Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Susitna 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Susitna Elementary serves the west part of Anchorage, AK, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Typically, families within this zone can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest boundary located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Susitna Elementary School's student population of 394 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
394 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Susitna 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 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
#275 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
15%
22%
Asian
21%
5%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
25%
47%
Hawaiian
7%
3%
Two or more races
19%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.2%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #275 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Susitna Elementary School often compared to?
Susitna Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Elementary School, Muldoon 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Susitna Elementary School?
394 students attend Susitna Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Susitna Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Susitna Elementary School?
Susitna Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Susitna Elementary School offer ?
Susitna Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Susitna Elementary School part of?
Susitna Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Susitna Elementary School located?
Susitna 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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