Lake Otis Elementary is a public elementary school serving 302 students in grades PK-6 in Anchorage, Alaska, which is part of the Anchorage School District. The school has a diverse student population, with significant percentages of Asian, Pacific Islander, White, and multiracial students.
Despite its diverse student body, Lake Otis Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Alaska elementary schools, with academic performance significantly below the Anchorage School District and Alaska state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school struggles to effectively serve its diverse student population, with low performance across various subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. With a high poverty rate of 71.85%, Lake Otis Elementary faces significant challenges in supporting student learning.
Interestingly, nearby schools such as Winterberry School, Northern Lights ABC K-8 School, and Rogers Park Elementary significantly outperform Lake Otis Elementary in academic measures, despite being part of the same school district. This suggests that the challenges faced by Lake Otis Elementary may require a comprehensive and targeted approach to address the underlying issues and improve educational outcomes for all students.
Students at Lake Otis Elementary are 24% Asian, 16% Two or more races, 15% Hispanic, 15% White, 14% Pacific Islander, 14% American Indian, 3% African American.
Students who attend Lake Otis Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Wendler Middle SchoolHigh : Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
In the 2022-23 school year, 302 students attended Lake Otis Elementary.
Lake Otis Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.1% of Alaska elementary schools.
Anchorage School District