Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chester Valley 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chester Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Chester Valley Elementary School's student population of 220 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chester Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester Valley Elementary School is 0.82, 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
#342 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
10%
22%
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
6%
2%
White
18%
47%
Hawaiian
25%
3%
Two or more races
25%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Chester Valley Elementary School is ranked #342 out of 459 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Chester Valley Elementary School?
220 students attend Chester Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Chester Valley Elementary School students are Two or more races, 25% of students are Hawaiian, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester Valley Elementary School?
Chester Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chester Valley Elementary School offer ?
Chester Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chester Valley Elementary School part of?
Chester Valley Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Chester Valley Elementary School located?
Chester Valley 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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