Scenic Park Elementary School serves 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Scenic Park Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scenic Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Scenic Park Elementary School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Scenic Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Scenic Park Elementary School is 0.81, 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
#213 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
7%
22%
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
7%
2%
White
30%
47%
Hawaiian
8%
3%
Two or more races
26%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scenic Park Elementary School's ranking?
Scenic Park Elementary School is ranked #213 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Scenic Park Elementary School?
399 students attend Scenic Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Scenic Park Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scenic Park Elementary School?
Scenic Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scenic Park Elementary School offer ?
Scenic Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Scenic Park Elementary School part of?
Scenic Park Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
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