Below Average
#351 of 412 schools in AK
Lake Hood Elementary
Elementary School · Anchorage School District · Anchorage, AK
An Anchorage School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3601 W 40th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99517
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Hood Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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
46.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lake Hood 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 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$99,307
Median home value
$365,300
Median rent
$1,364/mo
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99517; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnagain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Anchorage Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Northwood AbcEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Aquarian Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 390 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #76 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
Lake Hood Elementary is listed in Anchorage School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Hood Elementary
Lake Hood Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, AK, part of Anchorage School District, serving approximately 232 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #351 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Hood Elementary
What grades does Lake Hood Elementary serve?
Lake Hood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Lake Hood Elementary?
Lake Hood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Hood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Hood Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Hood Elementary rank in AK?
Lake Hood Elementary ranks #351 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Lake Hood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Hood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Lake Hood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Hood Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lake Hood Elementary a charter school?
No, Lake Hood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Hood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lake Hood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Hood Elementary?
46.6% of students at Lake Hood 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
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.9%
- Phone
- (907) 245-5521
- Area population (ZIP 99517)
- 16,567
- Area average commute
- 16.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 99517; 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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