Serving 392 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 32%). 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 86% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ptarmigan Elementary serves the west part of Anchorage, AK, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ptarmigan Elementary School's student population of 392 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
392 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ptarmigan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ptarmigan Elementary School is 0.86, 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
#347 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
12%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
16%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
20%
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)53.6%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
14%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ptarmigan Elementary School's ranking?
Ptarmigan Elementary School is ranked #347 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Ptarmigan Elementary School often compared to?
Ptarmigan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Muldoon Elementary School, William Tyson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Ptarmigan Elementary School?
392 students attend Ptarmigan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
20% of Ptarmigan Elementary School students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hawaiian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ptarmigan Elementary School?
Ptarmigan Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ptarmigan Elementary School offer ?
Ptarmigan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ptarmigan Elementary School part of?
Ptarmigan Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Ptarmigan Elementary School located?
Ptarmigan Elementary School is located in the Northeast Anchorage neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 7 other public schools located in Northeast Anchorage.
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