Summary:
Birchwood ABC Elementary is a public magnet elementary school located in Eagle River, Alaska, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 205. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement and a diverse student body.
Birchwood ABC Elementary's academic performance is truly impressive, with proficiency rates in science, English language arts, and mathematics that significantly exceed the Anchorage School District and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 69.23% of Birchwood ABC students were proficient or better in science, compared to just 38.66% for the Anchorage School District and 36.94% for the state. The school's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, indicating a focus on equity and inclusion.
Birchwood ABC Elementary's diverse student population, with 69.27% white, 8.78% Hispanic, 5.85% Native American, and 13.66% two or more races, is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Ursa Minor Elementary and Ravenwood Elementary, which have higher percentages of white students. Additionally, Birchwood ABC Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 18.54%, compared to schools like Fire Lake Elementary, which had a 38.86% free and reduced lunch rate.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet PK, KG-6
District:
Anchorage School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
45th of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,061
Students who attend Birchwood ABC Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.2
Number of students: 239
Racial breakdown:
White:
64.9%
Two or more races:
15.9%
Hispanic:
9.6%
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American Indian:
5.4%
Asian:
2.1%
African American:
1.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.8%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23%
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