Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Taku 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic 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: 300 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AK
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Taku 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 Taku Elementary School is 0.85, 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.
Taku Elementary School is ranked #313 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Taku Elementary School often compared to?
Taku Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Otis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Taku Elementary School?
300 students attend Taku Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
20% of Taku Elementary School students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hawaiian, 12% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taku Elementary School?
Taku Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Taku Elementary School offer ?
Taku Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Taku Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Taku Elementary School located?
Taku Elementary School is located in the Taku And Campbell neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 3 other public schools located in Taku And Campbell.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 300 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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