Knik Elementary School

About Knik Elementary School

Knik Elementary School is a public school located in Anchorage, Alaska. The school serves students in grades K-6 and is part of the Anchorage School District. Knik Elementary School has a strong academic program that focuses on providing students with a strong foundation in reading, writing, and math. The school also offers a variety of enrichment activities, including music, art, and physical education. Knik Elementary School has a highly qualified staff that is committed to helping each student reach their full potential. The school has a safe and welcoming environment where students can learn and grow. Knik Elementary is a great place for students to get a quality education and develop the skills they need to be successful in life.

Address:	6350 W Hollywood Wasilla, AK 99687
Phone:	(907) 352-0300
Site:	www.matsuk12.us/kne
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	221 students

Overview Knik Elementary School

Knik Elementary School serves 221 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Knik Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (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 46% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Knik Elementary School

Knik 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 Knik Elementary School is 0.58, 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.