Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Government Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is equal to 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Government Hill Elementary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Government Hill 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 Government Hill 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
#226 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
53%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
25%
47%
Hawaiian
4%
3%
Two or more races
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
32%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Government Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Government Hill Elementary School is ranked #226 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Government Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Government Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scenic Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Government Hill Elementary School?
450 students attend Government Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Government Hill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Government Hill Elementary School?
Government Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Government Hill Elementary School offer ?
Government Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Government Hill Elementary School part of?
Government Hill Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
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