Susitna Elementary School
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Susitna Elementary School
Susitna Elementary School is located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of Alaska. It is a public school that serves students in grades K-6. The school is committed to providing an excellent educational experience for its students. It has a strong focus on student achievement and provides a safe and supportive learning environment.
The school offers a variety of academic and extracurricular activities for its students. These include music and art classes, sports teams, and clubs. The school also has a library and a computer lab.
Susitna Elementary School is committed to providing students with the best possible education. The teachers and staff are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. The school prides itself on its strong sense of community and its commitment to helping all students succeed.
Address:
7500 Tyone Circle
Anchorage, AK 99504Phone:
(907) 742-1400
Site:
Grades:
PreK – 6
Enrollment:
375 students
Overview Susitna Elementary School
Susitna Elementary School serves 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Susitna Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (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 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Verdict on Susitna Elementary School
Susitna 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 Susitna Elementary School is 0.82, 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.