Very Good
#133 of 412 schools in AK
Top 32% in state
Fire Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Anchorage School District · Eagle River, AK
An Anchorage School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13801 Harry McDonald Road, Eagle River, AK 99577
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fire Lake Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fire Lake 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 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$135,011
Median home value
$413,400
Median rent
$1,709/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99577; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| St John Orthodox Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Eagle River ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | 1.9 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Birchwood Abc ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | 2.1 mi | 239 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #35 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
Fire Lake Elementary is listed in Anchorage School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fire Lake Elementary
Fire Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Eagle River, AK, part of Anchorage School District, serving approximately 215 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #133 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fire Lake Elementary
What grades does Fire Lake Elementary serve?
Fire Lake Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Fire Lake Elementary?
Fire Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fire Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fire Lake Elementary is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fire Lake Elementary rank in AK?
Fire Lake Elementary ranks #133 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Fire Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fire Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Fire Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fire Lake Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fire Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Fire Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fire Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fire Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fire Lake Elementary?
36.3% of students at Fire Lake 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
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (907) 742-3350
- Area population (ZIP 99577)
- 27,917
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
Official sources & links
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 99577; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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