Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rabbit Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 38% of the student body (majority American Indian and 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: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rabbit Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rabbit Creek Elementary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rabbit Creek 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 Rabbit Creek Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#93 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
8%
22%
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
62%
47%
Hawaiian
5%
3%
Two or more races
15%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rabbit Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Rabbit Creek Elementary School is ranked #93 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Rabbit Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Rabbit Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bowman Elementary School, Bayshore Elementary School, Huffman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Rabbit Creek Elementary School?
443 students attend Rabbit Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Rabbit Creek Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rabbit Creek Elementary School?
Rabbit Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rabbit Creek Elementary School offer ?
Rabbit Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rabbit Creek Elementary School part of?
Rabbit Creek Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Rabbit Creek Elementary School located?
Rabbit Creek Elementary School is located in the Huffman And O Malley neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 3 other public schools located in Huffman And O Malley.
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