Excellent
#22 of 412 schools in AK
Top 5% in state
Rabbit Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Anchorage School District · Anchorage, AK
An Anchorage School District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13650 Lake Otis Pkwy, Anchorage, AK 99516
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rabbit Creek Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
17.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rabbit Creek 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 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$160,341
Median home value
$576,600
Median rent
$1,284/mo
College educated
55.6%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99516; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian School ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian School SecondaryPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Bowman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 572 | Compare → |
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
- #11 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
Rabbit Creek Elementary is listed in Anchorage School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rabbit Creek Elementary
Rabbit Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, AK, part of Anchorage School District, serving approximately 427 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rabbit Creek Elementary
What grades does Rabbit Creek Elementary serve?
Rabbit Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Rabbit Creek Elementary?
Rabbit Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rabbit Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rabbit Creek Elementary is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rabbit Creek Elementary rank in AK?
Rabbit Creek Elementary ranks #22 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Rabbit Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rabbit Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Rabbit Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rabbit Creek Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rabbit Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Rabbit Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rabbit Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rabbit Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rabbit Creek Elementary?
17.1% of students at Rabbit Creek 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
- 427
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.0%
- Phone
- (907) 742-5700
- Area population (ZIP 99516)
- 21,208
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 99516; 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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