University Park Elementary School
University Park Elementary School serves 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
University 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 39%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
University Park Elementary School's student population of 475 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
University Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 461 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of University Park Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#196 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
9%
23%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
2%
3%
White
55%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
25%
11%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 1/18/2010
Quality academics and caring staff! Everything you are looking for in an elementary school. The number one public school to send your student to in the district if you care about them receiving a quality education!!!
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