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#327 of 412 schools in AK
Ptarmigan Elementary
Elementary School · Anchorage School District · Anchorage, AK
An Anchorage School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
888 Edwards St, Anchorage, AK 99504
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ptarmigan Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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
81.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ptarmigan 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 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
$83,338
Median home value
$309,200
Median rent
$1,529/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99504; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Nunaka Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Wonder Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Chester Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 227 | 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.
Anchorage School District
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #69 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
Ptarmigan Elementary is listed in Anchorage School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ptarmigan Elementary
Ptarmigan Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, AK, part of Anchorage School District, serving approximately 393 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #327 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ptarmigan Elementary
What grades does Ptarmigan Elementary serve?
Ptarmigan Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Ptarmigan Elementary?
Ptarmigan Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ptarmigan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ptarmigan Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ptarmigan Elementary rank in AK?
Ptarmigan Elementary ranks #327 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Ptarmigan Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ptarmigan Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Ptarmigan Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ptarmigan Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ptarmigan Elementary a charter school?
No, Ptarmigan Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ptarmigan Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ptarmigan Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ptarmigan Elementary?
81.9% of students at Ptarmigan 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
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.4%
- Phone
- (907) 742-0400
- Area population (ZIP 99504)
- 41,684
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 99504; 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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