Trailside Elementary School serves 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Trailside Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trailside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Trailside Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Trailside Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Trailside Elementary School is 0.69, which is less 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
#54 out of 443 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
22%
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
3%
2%
White
51%
47%
Hawaiian
5%
3%
Two or more races
17%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Trailside Elementary School's ranking?
Trailside Elementary School is ranked #54 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Trailside Elementary School?
378 students attend Trailside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Trailside Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trailside Elementary School?
Trailside Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Trailside Elementary School offer ?
Trailside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Trailside Elementary School part of?
Trailside Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
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