Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Knik Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is higher 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 268 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AK
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Knik Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knik Elementary School is 0.62, 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Knik Elementary School?
268 students attend Knik Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Knik Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knik Elementary School?
Knik Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knik Elementary School offer ?
Knik Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Knik Elementary School part of?
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
Explore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 268 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
