Fire Lake Elementary School
Tel:
(907)742-3350
- Fire Lake Elementary School serves 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- Fire Lake Elementary School's student population of 317 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 317 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fire Lake Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fire Lake Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 23% |
| Asian | 7% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| Black | 4% | 3% |
| White | 51% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 22% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fire Lake Elementary School is Alaska Middle College School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gruening Middle School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Eagle Academy Charter School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Eagle River Eagle Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 176 students
1.4 miles
10901 Mausel St Suite 101
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907)742-3025 1.4 K-6 176 - Eagle River Alaska Middle College School Grades: 11-12 | 117 students
1.5 miles
10928 Eagle River Road
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907)746-8494 1.5 11-12 117 - Eagle River Eagle River Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 440 students
1.5 miles
19900 Old Eagle River Road
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907)742-3000 1.5 PK-6 440 - Eagle River Homestead Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 325 students
1.8 miles
18001 Baranoff Street
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907)742-3550 1.8 PK-6 325 - Chugiak Chugiak High School Grades: 9-12 | 1099 students
2.0 miles
16525 S Birchwood Loop Road
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907)742-3050 2.0 9-12 1099
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