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#182 of 412 schools in AK
Top 44% in state
Kasuun Elementary
Elementary School · Anchorage School District · Anchorage, AK
An Anchorage School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4000 E 68th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99507
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kasuun Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
50.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kasuun 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 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lights Abc K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Rilke Schule Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| Trailside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Bear Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 382 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Anchorage School District
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #44 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
Kasuun Elementary is listed in Anchorage School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kasuun Elementary
Kasuun Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, AK, part of Anchorage School District, serving approximately 426 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kasuun Elementary
What grades does Kasuun Elementary serve?
Kasuun Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Kasuun Elementary?
Kasuun Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kasuun Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kasuun Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kasuun Elementary rank in AK?
Kasuun Elementary ranks #182 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Kasuun Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Kasuun Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Kasuun Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kasuun Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kasuun Elementary a charter school?
No, Kasuun Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kasuun Elementary a Title I school?
No, Kasuun Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kasuun Elementary?
50.2% of students at Kasuun 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
- 426
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (907) 349-9444
- Area population (ZIP 99507)
- 36,300
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 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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