Lake Hood Elementary School
Tel:
(907)245-5521
- Lake Hood Elementary School serves 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Lake Hood Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Lake Hood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Lake Hood Elementary School's student population of 364 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 364 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Lake Hood Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lake Hood Elementary School is 0.82, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #275 out of 465 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 10% | 23% |
| Asian | 16% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 7% |
| Black | 4% | 3% |
| White | 29% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 7% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 21% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.82 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lake Hood Elementary School is West High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Romig Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Turnagain Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Anchorage Turnagain Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 406 students
0.7 miles
3500 W Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907)742-7200 0.7 PK-6 406 - Anchorage Northwood Abc Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 348 students
0.9 miles
4807 Northwood Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907)742-6800 0.9 PK-6 348 - Anchorage Aquarian Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 385 students
1.2 miles
1705 W 32nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907)742-4900 1.2 K-6 385 - Anchorage Romig Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 770 students
1.4 miles
2500 Minnesota Dr
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907)742-5200 1.4 7-8 770 - Anchorage Willow Crest Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 387 students
1.5 miles
1004 W Tudor Rd
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907)742-1000 1.5 PK-6 387
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