Lake Otis Elementary School serves 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Lake Otis 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Otis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lake Otis Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Otis Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Lake Otis Elementary School is 0.84, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#308 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
10%
22%
Asian
21%
5%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
19%
47%
Hawaiian
16%
3%
Two or more races
17%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Lake Otis Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Otis Elementary School is ranked #308 out of 443 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 36% AK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Lake Otis Elementary School?
312 students attend Lake Otis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
21% of Lake Otis Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hawaiian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Otis Elementary School?
Lake Otis Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Otis Elementary School offer ?
Lake Otis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Otis Elementary School part of?
Lake Otis Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
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