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Chester Valley Elementary

Summary:

Chester Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 220 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Anchorage School District, which is ranked 14 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its diverse student population, Chester Valley Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Alaska elementary schools over the past several years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in standardized tests, is consistently well below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 20.39% of students were proficient or better in STAR/English Language Arts, compared to 35.51% for the Anchorage School District and 31.5% for the state of Alaska. Similarly, only 14.56% of students were proficient or better in STAR/Mathematics, compared to 35.52% for the district and 31.11% for the state.

When compared to nearby schools, Chester Valley Elementary consistently underperforms. For instance, Scenic Park Elementary, located just 1.34 miles away, had significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 42.25% and 54.59% of students proficient or better, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, Chester Valley Elementary has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 83.18% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1751 Patterson Rd
       Anchorage, AK  99504-2799

(907) 742-0335

District: Anchorage School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
153rd of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,578 Help


Students who attend Chester Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
Alternative:    Bartlett High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  227

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
26.0%
Two or more races:
24.2%
White:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chester Valley Elementary ranks worse than 88.4% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 49th among 62 ranked elementary schools in the Anchorage School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Chester Valley Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (26%), two or more races (24.2%), White (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chester Valley Elementary is 16, which is the 27th best among 62 elementary schools in the Anchorage School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chester Valley Elementary is $21,578, which is the 4th highest among 62 elementary schools in the Anchorage School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chester Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester Valley Elementary 153rd of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Chester Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Male students:


Anchorage School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anchorage School District 14th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chester Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Chester Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 57.68 112th 213 47.4%
2006 71.06 69th 218 68.3%
2007 68.87 71st 212 66.5%
2008 58.43 111th 219 49.3%
2009 46.12 135th 226 40.3%
2010 54.29 123rd 229 46.3%
2011 30.80 164th 223 26.5%
2012 42.11 147th 227 35.2%
2013 35.61 155th 223 30.5%
2014 41.15 146th 218 33.0%
2015 19.69 188th 246 23.6%
2017 8.45 169th 180 6.1%
2018 4.39 183rd 186 1.6%
2019 4.33 184th 185 0.5%
2021 8.35 164th 173 5.2%
2022 17.82 147th 171 14.0%
2023 15.69 154th 176 12.5%
2024 12.09 153rd 173 11.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Chester Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.34 67th 74 9.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chester Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.12 147th 147 0.0%
2021 24.59 87th 110 20.9%
2022 23.19 83rd 104 20.2%
2023 23.35 95th 119 20.2%
2024 15.84 111th 122 9.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Chester Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.96 109th 152 28.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Chester Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.22 157th 159 1.3%
2022 24.95 117th 148 20.9%
2023 10.64 139th 148 6.1%
2024 17.96 128th 150 14.7%
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Rank History for White students at Chester Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.49 146th 147 0.7%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Chester Valley Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Chester Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 259 33 21 8 40 n/a n/a 0 361
1990 277 32 22 6 44 n/a n/a 0 381
1991 300 36 13 5 58 n/a n/a 0 412
1992 278 44 15 8 67 n/a n/a 0 412
1993 292 37 17 14 59 n/a n/a 0 419
1994 254 32 18 10 66 n/a n/a 0 380
1995 226 26 16 10 63 n/a n/a 0 341
1996 226 26 16 10 63 n/a n/a 0 341
1997 206 32 17 9 67 n/a n/a 0 331
1998 220 39 27 6 48 n/a n/a 0 340
1999 232 47 21 11 60 n/a n/a 0 371
2000 209 52 14 11 60 n/a n/a 0 346
2001 183 34 17 12 69 n/a n/a 0 315
2002 164 39 21 18 71 n/a n/a 0 313
2003 164 39 21 18 71 n/a n/a 0 313
2004 155 39 32 13 75 n/a n/a 0 314
2005 138 48 34 6 62 n/a n/a 0 288
2006 128 43 41 16 85 n/a n/a 0 313
2007 129 40 44 11 59 n/a n/a 0 283
2008 84 15 28 25 38 n/a n/a 63 253
2009 88 18 11 27 36 21 74 0 275
2010 72 21 7 19 17 15 53 0 204
2011 74 11 7 21 15 19 56 0 203
2012 70 11 10 20 20 28 46 0 205
2013 68 20 20 17 23 32 49 0 229
2014 74 18 16 21 17 32 63 0 241
2015 69 23 19 28 20 20 72 0 251
2016 76 19 22 26 26 31 67 0 267
2017 65 26 21 18 28 40 68 0 266
2018 70 22 21 22 30 39 63 0 267
2019 61 22 29 20 26 49 56 0 263
2020 57 22 24 19 31 63 65 0 281
2021 44 20 20 18 21 62 58 0 243
2022 41 15 21 31 28 57 58 0 251
2023 40 13 16 20 22 54 55 0 220
2024 31 19 19 24 20 59 55 0 227

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chester Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 361 18.4 19.6 15.2
1990 381 17.5 21.7 15.2
1991 412 20.0 20.6 15.5
1992 412 20.0 20.6 20.6
1993 419 20.0 21.0 20.3
1994 380 20.0 19.0 22.4
1995 341 19.0 17.9 23.2
1996 341 19.0 17.9 23.2
1997 331 19.0 17.4 25.1
1998 340 17.6 19.3 28.8
1999 371 19.0 19.5 38.8
2000 346 19.5 17.7 43.1
2001 315 17.5 18.0 35.2
2002 313 16.5 19.0 36.1
2003 313 16.5 19.0 36.1
2004 314 17.3 18.2 46.2
2005 288 17.3 16.6 52.4
2006 313 18.0 17.4 57.2
2007 283 18.3 15.5 50.2
2008 253 15.8 16.0 55.8
2009 275 16.0 17.2 51.6
2010 204 11.8 17.2 56.4
2011 203 12.9 15.7 71.9
2012 205 14.6 13.9 77.6
2013 229 14.8 15.4 69
2014 241 16.3 14.7 79.3
2015 251 16.0 15.6 76.5
2016 267 19.0 14.0 70.4
2017 266 17.8 14.9 82
2018 267 18.2 14.6 81.6
2019 263 18.9 13.8 n/a
2020 281 19.5 14.4 74.7
2021 243 15.4 15.6 n/a
2022 251 17.2 14.5 n/a
2023 220 13.8 15.8 83.2
2024 227 14.1 16.0 86.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chester Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 361 18.4 19.6 15.2
1990 381 17.5 21.7 15.2
1991 412 20.0 20.6 15.5
1992 412 20.0 20.6 20.6
1993 419 20.0 21.0 20.3
1994 380 20.0 19.0 22.4
1995 341 19.0 17.9 23.2
1996 341 19.0 17.9 23.2
1997 331 19.0 17.4 25.1
1998 340 17.6 19.3 28.8
1999 371 19.0 19.5 38.8
2000 346 19.5 17.7 43.1
2001 315 17.5 18.0 35.2
2002 313 16.5 19.0 36.1
2003 313 16.5 19.0 36.1
2004 314 17.3 18.2 46.2
2005 288 17.3 16.6 52.4
2006 313 18.0 17.4 57.2
2007 283 18.3 15.5 50.2
2008 253 15.8 16.0 55.8
2009 275 16.0 17.2 51.6
2010 204 11.8 17.2 56.4
2011 203 12.9 15.7 71.9
2012 205 14.6 13.9 77.6
2013 229 14.8 15.4 69
2014 241 16.3 14.7 79.3
2015 251 16.0 15.6 76.5
2016 267 19.0 14.0 70.4
2017 266 17.8 14.9 82
2018 267 18.2 14.6 81.6
2019 263 18.9 13.8 n/a
2020 281 19.5 14.4 74.7
2021 243 15.4 15.6 n/a
2022 251 17.2 14.5 n/a
2023 220 13.8 15.8 83.2
2024 227 14.1 16.0 86.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chester Valley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,626 (16.8%) $17,952 (83.2%) $21,578

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chester Valley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 184th of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 154th of 176 Elementary schools
 12%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students263220
 16.3%
African American2213
 40.9%
American Indian2622
 15.4%
Asian2916
 44.8%
Hispanic2020
Pacific Islander4954
 10.2%
White6140
 34.4%
Two or More Races5655
 1.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chester Valley Elementary

Students who attend Chester Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
Alternative : Bartlett High School

Chester Valley Elementary ranks in the bottom 11.6% of Alaska elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 227 students attended Chester Valley Elementary.

Students at Chester Valley Elementary are 26% Pacific Islander, 24% Two or more races, 14% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% American Indian, 8% African American, 8% Asian.


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