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Kasuun Elementary School vs. Polaris K-12 School

Should you attend Kasuun Elementary School or Polaris K-12 School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Kasuun Elementary School
4000 E 68th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99507
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Polaris K-12 School
6200 Ashwood St
Anchorage, AK 99507
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Polaris K-12 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Kasuun Elementary School in Anchorage, AK serves 426 students from prekindergarten to grade 6 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which is approximately equal to the state average.
The school's math proficiency ranges between 30% and 34%, which is approximately equal to the state average of 32% but below the district average of 37%.
Reading proficiency at Kasuun Elementary is between 30% and 34%, which is higher than the state average of 29% but lower than the district average of 34%.
Science proficiency is between 30% and 39%, which is lower than both the state average of 38% and the district average of 40%.
Enrollment declined from 425 students in 2018 to 289 students in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch increased from 37% in 2018 to 36% free lunch plus 5% reduced price lunch in 2023, indicating some socioeconomic shifts at this Anchorage public elementary school.
Polaris K–12 School in Anchorage, AK, has a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Anchorage School District average of 17:1 reported in recent years.
Math proficiency is 43%, which is higher than the state average of 32% and the district average of 37%, showing improvement from a low of 30% in 2022.
Reading proficiency declined to 43% in 2022, but remains higher than the state average of 29% and approximately equal to the district average of 34%, indicating a notable downward trend from past years above 50%.
Graduation rates have remained stable at 80%, exceeding the state average of 78% and matching the Anchorage School District average.
Minority enrollment comprises 40% of the student body, and free lunch eligibility increased from 16% in 2022 to 25% in 2023, reflecting a significant rise in socioeconomic need among students at this Anchorage magnet school.
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-12
Total Students
426 students
497 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kasuun Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Polaris K-12 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kasuun Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Polaris K-12 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kasuun Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Polaris K-12 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kasuun Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Polaris K-12 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#205 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
#144 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kasuun Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Polaris K-12 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AK)
43%
(Top 50% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kasuun Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Polaris K-12 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Top 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kasuun Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Polaris K-12 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
≥80%
(Top 20% in AK)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Polaris K-12 School with the average graduation rate observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kasuun Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Polaris K-12 School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
49
21
Grade 1 Students
46
27
Grade 2 Students
65
42
Grade 3 Students
64
35
Grade 4 Students
66
39
Grade 5 Students
57
43
Grade 6 Students
79
52
Grade 7 Students
-
49
Grade 8 Students
-
47
Grade 9 Students
-
48
Grade 10 Students
-
41
Grade 11 Students
-
28
Grade 12 Students
-
25

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
16%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kasuun Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Polaris K-12 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
15%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kasuun Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Polaris K-12 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kasuun Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Polaris K-12 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kasuun Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Polaris K-12 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
25%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kasuun Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Polaris K-12 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
8%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Kasuun Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Polaris K-12 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
22%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kasuun Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Polaris K-12 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.83
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kasuun Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Polaris K-12 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kasuun Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Polaris K-12 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kasuun Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Polaris K-12 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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