Taku Elementary School

About Taku Elementary School

Taku Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Anchorage, Alaska. It is part of the Anchorage School District and serves students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. Taku Elementary School is committed to providing a quality education to its students, with an emphasis on academic achievement, social and emotional growth, and physical wellness. The school offers a wide variety of educational programs and activities to meet the needs of its students and their families.
The school has a strong focus on science and technology, with students participating in a variety of hands-on activities and experiments. Taku Elementary School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art, as well as after-school clubs and programs. The school also has a strong commitment to community involvement and service, with students participating in various service projects throughout the year.
Taku Elementary School is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all of its students. The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and other forms of harassment. The school also provides a variety of resources and support for students, including counseling services and tutoring.
Taku Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its commitment to academic excellence, social and emotional growth, and physical wellness, Taku Elementary School is an excellent choice for families in Anchorage.

Address:	701 E 72nd Ave Anchorage, AK 99518
Phone:	(907) 742-5940
Site:	www.asdk12.org/taku
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	298 students

Overview Taku Elementary School

Taku Elementary School serves 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Taku 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Verdict on Taku Elementary School

Taku 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 Taku Elementary School is 0.85, 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.