Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kincaid Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), 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: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Kincaid Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Kincaid Elementary School's student population of 466 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Kincaid 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 Kincaid Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#125 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
9%
22%
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
51%
47%
Hawaiian
4%
3%
Two or more races
18%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Kincaid Elementary School is ranked #125 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Kincaid Elementary School often compared to?
Kincaid Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bayshore Elementary School, Sand Lake Elementary School, Bear Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Kincaid Elementary School?
466 students attend Kincaid Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Kincaid Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kincaid Elementary School?
Kincaid Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kincaid Elementary School offer ?
Kincaid Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kincaid Elementary School part of?
Kincaid Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Kincaid Elementary School located?
Kincaid Elementary School is located in the Sand Lake neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 4 other public schools located in Sand Lake.
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