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#215 of 412 schools in AK

Alaska Native Cultural Charter School

Elementary School · Anchorage School District · Anchorage, AK

An Anchorage School District charter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Charter

8427 Lake Otis Pkwy, Anchorage, AK 99507

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)16% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$16,636
Chronic Absenteeism43.8%

Students at Alaska Native Cultural Charter School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Alaska Native Cultural Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 78Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,811/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anchorage), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$107,347

Median home value

$371,200

Median rent

$1,546/mo

College educated

37.6%

Homeownership

72.3%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Russian Jack ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–60.2 mi278Compare →
Whaley SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–120.3 mi316Compare →
Winterberry SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.5K–80.6 mi258Compare →
Williwaw ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–60.8 mi334Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Anchorage School District

Schools in district
94
Rank in district
#51 of 93
District spending per student
$16,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is listed in Anchorage School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alaska Native Cultural Charter School

Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is a public elementary school in Anchorage, AK, part of Anchorage School District, serving approximately 274 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #215 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alaska Native Cultural Charter School

What grades does Alaska Native Cultural Charter School serve?

Alaska Native Cultural Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Alaska Native Cultural Charter School?

Alaska Native Cultural Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alaska Native Cultural Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alaska Native Cultural Charter School rank in AK?

Alaska Native Cultural Charter School ranks #215 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Alaska Native Cultural Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Alaska Native Cultural Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alaska Native Cultural Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alaska Native Cultural Charter School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Alaska Native Cultural Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Alaska Native Cultural Charter School a Title I school?

No, Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alaska Native Cultural Charter School?

86.5% of students at Alaska Native Cultural Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
274
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Anchorage Municipality
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.8%
Area population (ZIP 99507)
36,300
Area average commute
17.4 min
Area median age
35.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99507; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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