Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mt. Spurr Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
12%
2%
White
61%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
8%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AK state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AK state average).
How many students attend Mt. Spurr Elementary School?
246 students attend Mt. Spurr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mt. Spurr Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt. Spurr Elementary School?
Mt. Spurr Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mt. Spurr Elementary School offer ?
Mt. Spurr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mt. Spurr Elementary School part of?
Mt. Spurr Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
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