Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fire Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fire Lake Elementary School's student population of 215 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fire Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fire Lake Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#170 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
10%
22%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
54%
47%
Hawaiian
3%
3%
Two or more races
20%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fire Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Fire Lake Elementary School is ranked #170 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Fire Lake Elementary School?
215 students attend Fire Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Fire Lake Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fire Lake Elementary School?
Fire Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fire Lake Elementary School offer ?
Fire Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fire Lake Elementary School part of?
Fire Lake Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
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