Ptarmigan Elementary School

About Ptarmigan Elementary School

Ptarmigan Elementary School is a public school located in the small town of Ptarmigan, Alaska. The school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, and has a staff of dedicated teachers and administrators.
At Ptarmigan Elementary School, students receive a rigorous academic education and have the opportunity to explore a variety of extracurricular activities. The school provides a safe and nurturing learning environment, and emphasizes the importance of collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
In addition to providing a quality education, Ptarmigan Elementary School also promotes a sense of community and belonging. Through a variety of programs and events, students are encouraged to get involved in the school and their local community.
Ptarmigan Elementary School is committed to helping its students achieve their full potential. With a focus on providing a well-rounded education, the school strives to ensure that all students have the opportunity to reach their goals and be successful.

Address:	888 Edwards St Anchorage, AK 99504
Phone:	(907) 742-0400
Site:	ptarmigan.asdk12.org/
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	351 students

Overview Ptarmigan Elementary School

Ptarmigan Elementary School serves 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Ptarmigan 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 20-24% (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 20-24% (which is lower 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 87% 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 Ptarmigan Elementary School

Ptarmigan 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 Ptarmigan Elementary School is 0.86, 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.