Susitna Elementary School serves 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Susitna Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than 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 American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Susitna Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Susitna Elementary School's student population of 375 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Susitna Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Susitna Elementary School is 0.83, 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
#243 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
13%
22%
Asian
18%
5%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
6%
2%
White
30%
47%
Hawaiian
8%
3%
Two or more races
16%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
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 Susitna Elementary School's ranking?
Susitna Elementary School is ranked #243 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Susitna Elementary School?
375 students attend Susitna Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Susitna Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Hawaiian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Susitna Elementary School?
Susitna Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Susitna Elementary School offer ?
Susitna Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Susitna Elementary School part of?
Susitna Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
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