Chinook Elementary

Summary:

Chinook Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 481 students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. The school stands out for its diverse student population, with a significant percentage of minority racial backgrounds, but has consistently underperformed academically compared to the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska.

Chinook Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (24.05%) and Mathematics (21.37%) are significantly lower than the district (35.51% and 35.52%) and state (31.5% and 31.11%) averages. The school has also experienced a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 92nd out of 246 Alaska elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 144th out of 173 in 2023-2024. This places Chinook in the bottom 20% of elementary schools in the state. Additionally, the school's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students ranking 23rd out of 27 Alaska elementary schools, while White students rank 118th out of 133.

Chinook Elementary also stands out for its high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 77.55% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Taku Elementary, Ocean View Elementary, and Willow Crest Elementary. The school's unique challenges and circumstances suggest the need for a more tailored approach to improve student outcomes and ensure a more equitable educational experience for all.


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Public, Magnet PK, KG-6

 3101 W 88th Ave
       Anchorage, AK  99502-5396


(907) 742-6700

District: Anchorage School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
144th of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,391 Help


Students who attend Chinook Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mears Middle School
High:    Dimond High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  474

Racial breakdown:

White:
25.7%
American Indian:
20.0%
Two or more races:
19.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chinook Elementary ranks worse than 83.2% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 42nd 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 16.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Chinook Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (25.7%), American Indian (20%), two or more races (19.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chinook Elementary is 17.8. 50 elementary schools in the Anchorage School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chinook Elementary is $15,391. 32 elementary schools in the Anchorage School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chinook Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Chinook Elementary 144th of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Chinook Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Chinook Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Chinook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 50.38 133rd 213 37.6%
2006 44.51 137th 218 37.2%
2007 46.94 129th 212 39.2%
2008 53.23 124th 219 43.4%
2009 46.78 134th 226 40.7%
2010 51.29 135th 229 41.0%
2011 40.34 146th 223 34.5%
2012 50.70 137th 227 39.6%
2013 51.73 130th 223 41.7%
2014 61.17 97th 218 55.5%
2015 60.38 92nd 246 62.6%
2017 38.54 117th 180 35.0%
2018 34.06 132nd 186 29.0%
2019 35.23 125th 185 32.4%
2021 35.19 114th 173 34.1%
2022 23.90 133rd 171 22.2%
2023 12.53 164th 176 6.8%
2024 16.89 144th 173 16.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Chinook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.11 62nd 73 15.1%
2021 30.05 34th 45 24.4%
2022 23.77 54th 58 6.9%
2024 16.00 67th 68 1.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chinook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.61 92nd 147 37.4%
2021 35.83 66th 110 40.0%
2022 19.71 86th 104 17.3%
2023 10.53 114th 119 4.2%
2024 19.15 100th 122 18.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Chinook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.38 108th 159 32.1%
2021 41.98 76th 141 46.1%
2022 21.39 119th 143 16.8%
2023 14.48 135th 152 11.2%
2024 11.69 127th 142 10.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Chinook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.68 107th 159 32.7%
2021 28.01 108th 142 23.9%
2022 19.16 129th 148 12.8%
2023 10.45 140th 148 5.4%
2024 16.79 132nd 150 12.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Chinook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.28 14th 41 65.9%
2021 45.45 16th 25 36.0%
2022 26.69 20th 26 23.1%
2023 27.62 25th 36 30.6%
2024 32.57 21st 33 36.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chinook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.32 13th 30 56.7%
2021 59.76 5th 16 68.8%
2024 38.45 23rd 27 14.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Chinook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.83 30th 50 40.0%
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Rank History for White students at Chinook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.93 92nd 147 37.4%
2021 43.23 82nd 127 35.4%
2022 47.59 73rd 137 46.7%
2023 32.25 104th 138 24.6%
2024 18.01 118th 133 11.3%
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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.

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

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Enrollment information for Chinook Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 411 27 44 15 54 n/a n/a 0 551
1990 391 35 55 12 57 n/a n/a 0 550
1991 402 34 51 19 60 n/a n/a 0 566
1992 412 40 53 21 64 n/a n/a 0 590
1993 415 45 69 22 56 n/a n/a 0 607
1994 407 52 72 31 64 n/a n/a 0 626
1995 382 37 82 20 63 n/a n/a 0 584
1996 382 37 82 20 63 n/a n/a 0 584
1997 342 35 107 31 55 n/a n/a 0 570
1998 319 28 109 23 67 n/a n/a 0 546
1999 338 38 88 21 79 n/a n/a 0 564
2000 323 54 99 21 87 n/a n/a 0 584
2001 299 40 94 26 84 n/a n/a 0 543
2002 275 47 100 37 99 n/a n/a 0 558
2003 275 47 100 37 99 n/a n/a 0 558
2004 273 32 101 37 106 n/a n/a 0 549
2005 261 45 96 32 122 n/a n/a 0 556
2006 252 39 108 36 110 n/a n/a 0 545
2007 220 29 112 37 105 n/a n/a 0 503
2008 168 20 101 56 56 n/a n/a 81 482
2009 183 25 66 48 55 31 99 0 507
2010 171 24 68 50 71 48 88 0 520
2011 166 28 76 51 95 52 75 0 543
2012 163 18 65 49 93 52 83 0 523
2013 152 17 50 46 96 53 76 0 490
2014 145 15 49 60 72 49 76 0 466
2015 150 16 51 66 70 33 80 0 466
2016 144 17 50 63 66 37 96 0 473
2017 152 25 60 65 74 48 105 0 529
2018 162 21 55 65 76 48 109 0 536
2019 119 26 51 60 63 48 119 0 486
2020 123 18 53 66 70 55 115 0 500
2021 86 12 45 58 56 42 95 0 394
2022 98 19 46 57 75 52 105 0 452
2023 113 21 45 57 93 52 100 0 481
2024 122 15 51 56 95 44 91 0 474

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 Chinook Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 551 27.3 20.1 15.8
1990 550 28.5 19.2 18.4
1991 566 27.0 20.9 94.9
1992 590 27.0 21.8 16.6
1993 607 27.0 22.5 16.1
1994 626 27.0 23.2 15.7
1995 584 28.0 20.9 19.3
1996 584 28.0 20.9 19.3
1997 570 28.0 20.4 20.2
1998 546 28.5 19.2 22.7
1999 564 29.0 19.4 34
2000 584 31.0 18.8 33
2001 543 33.0 16.5 29.3
2002 558 29.1 19.2 33.5
2003 558 29.1 19.2 33.5
2004 549 29.5 18.6 33.7
2005 556 28.0 19.9 42.4
2006 545 32.1 17.0 53.4
2007 503 29.6 17.0 52.1
2008 482 29.5 16.3 69.6
2009 507 29.4 17.2 61.9
2010 520 31.4 16.5 67.5
2011 543 33.6 16.1 72.9
2012 523 34.5 15.1 72.8
2013 490 30.3 16.1 69.8
2014 466 30.5 15.2 79.8
2015 466 28.0 16.6 68
2016 473 28.0 16.8 70
2017 529 32.1 16.4 78.1
2018 536 32.9 16.2 78
2019 486 32.0 15.1 19.5
2020 500 27.2 18.3 64.8
2021 394 23.8 16.5 n/a
2022 452 25.9 17.4 n/a
2023 481 26.4 18.2 77.5
2024 474 26.5 17.8 73.4

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 Chinook Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 551 27.3 20.1 15.8
1990 550 28.5 19.2 18.4
1991 566 27.0 20.9 94.9
1992 590 27.0 21.8 16.6
1993 607 27.0 22.5 16.1
1994 626 27.0 23.2 15.7
1995 584 28.0 20.9 19.3
1996 584 28.0 20.9 19.3
1997 570 28.0 20.4 20.2
1998 546 28.5 19.2 22.7
1999 564 29.0 19.4 34
2000 584 31.0 18.8 33
2001 543 33.0 16.5 29.3
2002 558 29.1 19.2 33.5
2003 558 29.1 19.2 33.5
2004 549 29.5 18.6 33.7
2005 556 28.0 19.9 42.4
2006 545 32.1 17.0 53.4
2007 503 29.6 17.0 52.1
2008 482 29.5 16.3 69.6
2009 507 29.4 17.2 61.9
2010 520 31.4 16.5 67.5
2011 543 33.6 16.1 72.9
2012 523 34.5 15.1 72.8
2013 490 30.3 16.1 69.8
2014 466 30.5 15.2 79.8
2015 466 28.0 16.6 68
2016 473 28.0 16.8 70
2017 529 32.1 16.4 78.1
2018 536 32.9 16.2 78
2019 486 32.0 15.1 19.5
2020 500 27.2 18.3 64.8
2021 394 23.8 16.5 n/a
2022 452 25.9 17.4 n/a
2023 481 26.4 18.2 77.5
2024 474 26.5 17.8 73.4

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 Chinook Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,044 (13.3%) $13,347 (86.7%) $15,391

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chinook Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 125th of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 164th of 176 Elementary schools
 25.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades Science (Chinook Elementary)3121.3
 9.7%
   All Grades Science (Anchorage School District)46.639.4
 7.2%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.736.9
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students486481
 1%
African American2621
 19.2%
American Indian6393
 47.6%
Asian5145
 11.8%
Hispanic6057
 5%
Pacific Islander4852
 8.3%
White119113
 5%
Two or More Races119100
 16%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.5%77.5%
 58%


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Chinook Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.8% of Alaska elementary schools.

Students who attend Chinook Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mears Middle School
High : Dimond High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 474 students attended Chinook Elementary.

Students at Chinook Elementary are 26% White, 20% American Indian, 19% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 9% Pacific Islander, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr.

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