Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ravenwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority 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: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ravenwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ravenwood Elementary School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ravenwood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ravenwood Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#25 out of 459 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
71%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
13%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ravenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Ravenwood Elementary School is ranked #25 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Ravenwood Elementary School often compared to?
Ravenwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alpenglow Elementary School, Homestead 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 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Ravenwood Elementary School?
479 students attend Ravenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ravenwood Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ravenwood Elementary School?
Ravenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ravenwood Elementary School offer ?
Ravenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ravenwood Elementary School part of?
Ravenwood Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
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