College Gate Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 399 students in grades PK-6 and is part of the Anchorage School District.
College Gate Elementary has a highly diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Native American (31.08%), Pacific Islander (7.52%), and multi-racial (19.05%) students. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Alaska elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the Anchorage School District and Alaska state averages. The school's higher student-teacher ratio of 17.9 and high percentage of students (59.15%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch may contribute to the lower academic performance.
When compared to nearby schools in the Anchorage School District, College Gate Elementary generally underperforms. For example, Scenic Park Elementary, located about 1.3 miles away, consistently outperforms College Gate Elementary in academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The school's performance is particularly low for male students, White students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with these subgroups ranking in the bottom 25% of Alaska elementary schools. However, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students have performed relatively well, ranking in the top half of Alaska elementary schools for ELL students in recent years.
In the 2022-23 school year, 399 students attended College Gate Elementary.
Students at College Gate Elementary are 31% American Indian, 21% White, 19% Two or more races, 10% Asian, 8% Pacific Islander, 7% Hispanic, 5% African American.
College Gate Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.4% of Alaska elementary schools.
Students who attend College Gate Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Wendler Middle SchoolHigh : Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
Anchorage School District