Turnagain Elementary School vs. Lake Hood Elementary School
Should you attend Turnagain Elementary School or Lake Hood Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Turnagain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Lake Hood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Turnagain 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lake Hood 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
308 students
248 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#108 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#256 out of 459 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
40
30
Grade 1 Students
56
40
Grade 2 Students
48
23
Grade 3 Students
44
31
Grade 4 Students
38
38
Grade 5 Students
45
48
Grade 6 Students
37
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
13%
18%
% Asian
5%
23%
% Hispanic
5%
13%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
50%
20%
% Hawaiian
8%
7%
% Two or more races
18%
13%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.84
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
11%
