Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Spring Hill 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 79% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spring Hill Elementary serves the west part of Anchorage, AK, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spring Hill Elementary School's student population of 291 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
291 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill Elementary School is 0.85, 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
#311 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
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
14%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
9%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
22%
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)57.7%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
37%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
4%
6%
Showing 2007–2019. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Spring Hill Elementary School is ranked #311 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Spring Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Spring Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huffman Elementary School, Rabbit Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Spring Hill Elementary School?
291 students attend Spring Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
22% of Spring Hill Elementary School students are Two or more races, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Hawaiian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Hill Elementary School?
Spring Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Spring Hill Elementary School offer ?
Spring Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Spring Hill Elementary School part of?
Spring Hill Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Spring Hill Elementary School located?
Spring Hill Elementary School is located in the Abbott Loop neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 8 other public schools located in Abbott Loop.
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