Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Spring Hill 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than 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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Spring Hill Elementary School's student population of 335 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spring Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Hill Elementary School is 0.84, which is more 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
#349 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
10%
22%
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
6%
2%
White
23%
47%
Hawaiian
9%
3%
Two or more races
24%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Spring Hill Elementary School is ranked #349 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Spring Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Spring Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huffman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Spring Hill Elementary School?
335 students attend Spring Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
24% of Spring Hill Elementary School students are Two or more races, 23% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hawaiian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Hill Elementary School?
Spring Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Spring Hill Elementary School offer ?
Spring Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Hill Elementary School part of?
Spring Hill Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Spring Hill Elementary School located?
Spring Hill Elementary School is located in the Abbott Loop neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 8 other public schools located in Abbott Loop.
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