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#55 of 412 schools in AK

Top 13% in state

Chugiak Elementary

Elementary School · Anchorage School District · Chugiak, AK

An Anchorage School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

19932 Old Glenn Hwy, Chugiak, AK 99567

  • Math 46% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$16,636
Chronic Absenteeism25.5%

Students at Chugiak Elementary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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

14.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Chugiak Elementary 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$128,250

Median home value

$437,100

Median rent

$1,193/mo

College educated

41.4%

Homeownership

88.8%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99567; 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
Birchwood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privateK–120.3 mi226Compare →
Birchwood Abc ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–62.9 mi239Compare →
St John Orthodox Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–83.5 mi76Compare →
Fire Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–64.8 mi215Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Anchorage School District

Schools in district
94
Rank in district
#21 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

Chugiak Elementary is listed in Anchorage School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chugiak Elementary

Chugiak Elementary is a public elementary school in Chugiak, AK, part of Anchorage School District, serving approximately 466 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chugiak Elementary

What grades does Chugiak Elementary serve?

Chugiak Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Chugiak Elementary?

Chugiak Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chugiak Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Chugiak Elementary is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chugiak Elementary rank in AK?

Chugiak Elementary ranks #55 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Chugiak Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Chugiak Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Chugiak Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chugiak Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chugiak Elementary a charter school?

No, Chugiak Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chugiak Elementary a Title I school?

No, Chugiak Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chugiak Elementary?

14.8% of students at Chugiak Elementary 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 – 6th
Enrollment
466
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Anchorage Municipality
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.5%
Area population (ZIP 99567)
6,739
Area median age
48.2
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 99567; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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