Dena’ina Elementary School

About Dena’ina Elementary School

Dena’ina Elementary School is an elementary school located in Anchorage, Alaska. It is part of the Anchorage School District and serves students in grades K-6. The school has a strong commitment to providing a quality education to all of its students. Dena’ina Elementary School strives to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment that encourages students to reach their fullest potential.
The school offers a variety of programs and activities to help students succeed. It has a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, as well as a wide range of arts and physical education programs. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports teams, after-school clubs, and field trips.
Dena’ina Elementary School is committed to providing a quality education to all of its students. It is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment where students can grow and thrive.

Address:	7068 S Knik Knack Mud Shack Ro Wasilla, AK 99687
Phone:	(907) 864-5600
Site:	–
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	359 students

Overview Dena’ina Elementary School

Dena’ina Elementary School serves 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Dena’ina Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Dena’ina Elementary School

Dena’ina Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Dena’ina Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.