Lake Otis Elementary School in Anchorage, AK serves 337 students from Pre–K through 6th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than comparable Anchorage elementary schools like Rogers Park (14:1) and North Star (15:1).
Math proficiency ranges between 20–24%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32% and Anchorage School District average of 37%, indicating ongoing challenges in math performance.
Reading proficiency is between 15–19%, substantially lower than the state average of 29% and district average of 34%, with proficiency declining from earlier years when it was above 70%.
Science proficiency is reported between 11–19%, which is below the Alaska state average of 38% and district average of 40%, reflecting continued below–average science achievement.
Enrollment decreased from 447 students in 2019 to 302 students in 2023, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch remains high at 72% in 2023, reflecting a significant socioeconomic component to the student body.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
264 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#311 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
19%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
24%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
7%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76.9%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
10%
6%
Showing 2006–2019. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Otis Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Otis Elementary School is ranked #311 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Lake Otis Elementary School?
264 students attend Lake Otis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
24% of Lake Otis Elementary School students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Otis Elementary School?
Lake Otis Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake Otis Elementary School offer ?
Lake Otis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lake Otis Elementary School part of?
Lake Otis Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Lake Otis Elementary School located?
Lake Otis Elementary School is located in the U MED District neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 7 other public schools located in U MED District.
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