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Lake Otis Elementary School vs. Taku Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Lake Otis Elementary School
3331 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99508
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Taku Elementary School
701 E 72nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99518
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
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.
Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Taku Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
337 students
300 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lake Otis 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 Taku Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lake Otis Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Taku Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lake Otis 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 Taku Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lake Otis 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 Taku 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.

Test Scores

#311 out of 441 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
#265 out of 441 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lake Otis 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 Taku Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AK)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Otis 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 Taku 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.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Otis 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 Taku 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.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lake Otis Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Taku Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
28
Kindergarten Students
49
45
Grade 1 Students
47
37
Grade 2 Students
50
42
Grade 3 Students
40
35
Grade 4 Students
52
36
Grade 5 Students
42
38
Grade 6 Students
41
39

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
19%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lake Otis 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 Taku 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.
% Asian
21%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lake Otis 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 Taku 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.
% Hispanic
17%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lake Otis 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 Taku 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.
% Black
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lake Otis 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 Taku 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.
% White
15%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lake Otis 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 Taku 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.
% Hawaiian
11%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Lake Otis 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 Taku 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.
% Two or more races
15%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lake Otis 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 Taku 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.
0.84
0.85
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lake Otis 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 Taku 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
77%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lake Otis 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 Taku 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
(19-20 School Year Data)
17%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lake Otis 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 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Taku 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 2013-14 school year.
 
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