Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Alpenglow Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alpenglow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Alpenglow Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alpenglow Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alpenglow Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#100 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
63%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
15%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alpenglow Elementary School's ranking?
Alpenglow Elementary School is ranked #100 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Alpenglow Elementary School often compared to?
Alpenglow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ravenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Alpenglow Elementary School?
368 students attend Alpenglow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Alpenglow Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alpenglow Elementary School?
Alpenglow Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Alpenglow Elementary School offer ?
Alpenglow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alpenglow Elementary School part of?
Alpenglow Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
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