Creekside Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 361 students in grades PK-6. The school has a diverse student population, with a significant representation of minority groups, and a high percentage of students from low-income families.
Academically, Creekside Park Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Alaska elementary schools, with performance on standardized tests well below the Anchorage School District and Alaska state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, with many ranking in the bottom quartile or bottom third of Alaska elementary schools, particularly for Asian, Hispanic, and multi-racial students, as well as English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Anchorage School District, such as Baxter Elementary, Williwaw Elementary, and Scenic Park Elementary, generally outperform Creekside Park Elementary on academic measures, despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that factors beyond just student demographics may be contributing to Creekside Park's academic challenges, and the school's leadership and the Anchorage School District should closely examine the school's instructional practices, curriculum, and resource allocation to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted strategies to support student success.
Students at Creekside Park Elementary are 24% Two or more races, 15% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 12% African American, 12% Pacific Islander, 11% American Indian, 11% White.
In the 2022-23 school year, 361 students attended Creekside Park Elementary.
Anchorage School District
Students who attend Creekside Park Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Nicholas J. Begich Middle SchoolAlternative : Bartlett High School
Creekside Park Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.6% of Alaska elementary schools.