Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Airport Heights 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 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 272 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
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
Airport Heights 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 Airport Heights Elementary School is 0.83, 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.
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 Airport Heights Elementary School?
272 students attend Airport Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Airport Heights Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 10% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Airport Heights Elementary School?
Airport Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Airport Heights Elementary School offer ?
Airport Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Airport Heights Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Airport Heights Elementary School located?
Airport Heights Elementary School is located in the Airport Heights Community Council neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 2 other public schools located in Airport Heights Community Council.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 272 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
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
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