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Ptarmigan Elementary School vs. William Tyson Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Ptarmigan Elementary School
888 Edwards St
Anchorage, AK 99504
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
William Tyson Elementary School
2801 Richmond Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ptarmigan 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, William Tyson 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
393 students
351 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ptarmigan 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 William Tyson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ptarmigan Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William Tyson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ptarmigan 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 William Tyson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ptarmigan 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 William Tyson 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

#342 out of 459 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
#358 out of 459 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ptarmigan Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of William Tyson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AK)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ptarmigan 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 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Tyson 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 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AK)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ptarmigan 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 William Tyson 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.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in AK)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in AK)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ptarmigan Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of William Tyson Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
44
16
Kindergarten Students
60
45
Grade 1 Students
65
59
Grade 2 Students
49
57
Grade 3 Students
57
61
Grade 4 Students
55
56
Grade 5 Students
63
56
Grade 6 Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
14%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ptarmigan 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 William Tyson 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
17%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ptarmigan 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 William Tyson 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
15%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ptarmigan 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 William Tyson 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
6%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ptarmigan 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 William Tyson 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
16%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ptarmigan 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 William Tyson 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
16%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Ptarmigan 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 William Tyson 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
16%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ptarmigan 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 William Tyson 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.
0.86
0.85
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ptarmigan 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 William Tyson 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
82%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ptarmigan 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 William Tyson 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
14%
(13-14 School Year Data)
35%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ptarmigan 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at William Tyson 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.
 
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