Turnagain Elementary School

About Turnagain Elementary School

Turnagain Elementary School is a public school located in Anchorage, Alaska. It is part of the Anchorage School District and serves students in grades K-5. The school has a diverse student body, with students from all backgrounds and cultures.
Turnagain Elementary School has a strong focus on student achievement and has been recognized for its high academic standards. The school offers a wide range of educational programs and activities, including language arts, math, science, social studies, physical education, music, and art. The school also has a strong emphasis on technology, with students learning how to code, create websites, and use computers to solve problems.
Turnagain Elementary School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a positive, welcoming climate and a strong sense of community. The school also has a variety of extracurricular activities, including student clubs and sports teams.
Turnagain Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school provides a high-quality education and a supportive environment for students to succeed.

Address:	3500 W Northern Lights Blvd Anchorage, AK 99517
Phone:	(907) 742-7200
Site:	www.asdk12.org/turnagain
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	346 students

Overview Turnagain Elementary School

Turnagain Elementary School serves 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Turnagain 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 45-49% (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 13:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Turnagain Elementary School

Turnagain 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 Turnagain Elementary School is 0.73, 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.