Scenic Park Elementary School
Tel:
(907)742-1650
- Scenic Park Elementary School serves 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Scenic Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Scenic Park Elementary School's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 417 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Scenic Park Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Scenic Park Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | 23% |
| Asian | 5% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 7% |
| Black | 10% | 3% |
| White | 36% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 8% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 24% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.79 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Scenic Park Elementary School is Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Baxter Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Anchorage Baxter Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 388 students
0.7 miles
2991 Baxter Road
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907)742-1750 0.7 PK-6 388 - Anchorage Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 278 students
0.7 miles
4515 Campbell Airstrip Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907)742-2050 0.7 7-12 278 - Anchorage Susitna Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 471 students
0.9 miles
7500 Tyone Circle
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907)742-1400 0.9 PK-6 471 - Anchorage Highland Technical High Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 179 students
1.1 miles
5530 E Northern Lights Suite 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907)742-1700 1.1 6-12 179 - Anchorage Alaska State School For The Deaf & Hard Of Hearing Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 32 students
1.2 miles
5530 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907)742-4243 1.2 PK-12 32
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