Airport Heights Elementary School

About Airport Heights Elementary School

Airport Heights Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Anchorage, Alaska. The school serves students in grades kindergarten through fifth and is part of the Anchorage School District. The school’s mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment that prepares students to be successful in school and in life.
At Airport Heights Elementary School, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their talents. The school offers a wide range of educational opportunities including a strong core academic curriculum, a comprehensive arts program, and special education services. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs.
The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all students. The staff is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and create lifelong learners. Airport Heights Elementary School is an excellent choice for families looking for an excellent education for their children.

Address:	1510 Alder Dr Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone:	(907) 742-4550
Site:	www.asdk12.org/airportheights
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	246 students

Overview Airport Heights Elementary School

Airport Heights Elementary School serves 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Airport Heights Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Verdict on Airport Heights Elementary School

Airport Heights Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Airport Heights Elementary School is 0.83, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.