Lake Hood Elementary School
Lake Hood Elementary School serves 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Lake Hood Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 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% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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 declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 Testing Rank | #296 out of 466 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 11% | 23% |
| Asian | 16% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 7% |
| Black | 4% | 3% |
| White | 29% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 7% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 20% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.82 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 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)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Anchorage Turnagain Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 49% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 406 students10
0.7 miles
3500 W Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-7200 0.7 PK-6 406 - Anchorage Northwood Abc Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 348 students10
0.9 miles
4807 Northwood Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-6800 0.9 PK-6 348 - Anchorage Aquarian Charter School Charter School
Math: 71% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-6 | 385 students10
1.2 miles
1705 W 32nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-4900 1.2 K-6 385 - Anchorage Romig Middle School Magnet School
Math: 36% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 770 students10
1.4 miles
2500 Minnesota Dr
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-5200 1.4 7-8 770 - Anchorage Willow Crest Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 387 students10
1.5 miles
1004 W Tudor Rd
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-1000 1.5 PK-6 387
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