Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chugach Optional Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Chugach Optional Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chugach Optional Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Chugach Optional Elementary School?
265 students attend Chugach Optional Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Chugach Optional Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chugach Optional Elementary School?
Chugach Optional Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chugach Optional Elementary School offer ?
Chugach Optional Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chugach Optional Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Chugach Optional Elementary School located?
Chugach Optional Elementary School is located in the South Addition neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 2 other public schools located in South Addition.
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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