Kasuun Elementary School

4000 E 68th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Kasuun Elementary School serves 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Kasuun Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in AK
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kasuun Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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School Overview

Kasuun Elementary School's student population of 285 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Kasuun Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kasuun Elementary School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
Overall Testing Rank
#210 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
19%
22%
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Asian
12%
5%
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Hispanic
11%
8%
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Black
3%
2%
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White
29%
47%
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Hawaiian
2%
3%
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Two or more races
24%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.80
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kasuun Elementary School's ranking?
Kasuun Elementary School is ranked #210 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Kasuun Elementary School?
285 students attend Kasuun Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Kasuun Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kasuun Elementary School?
Kasuun Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kasuun Elementary School offer ?
Kasuun Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kasuun Elementary School part of?
Kasuun Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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