Turnagain Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 308. This school consistently outperforms the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska in academic assessments, with particularly strong results in science, English language arts, and mathematics.
Turnagain Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a more balanced racial makeup compared to nearby schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's student body was 50.32% White, 0.65% African American, 5.52% Hispanic, 4.55% Asian, 13.31% Native American, 8.12% Pacific Islander, and 17.53% two or more races. The school's academic performance is also noteworthy, with Turnagain ranking among the top 100 elementary schools in Alaska and consistently outperforming schools like Willow Crest Elementary and North Star Elementary.
Turnagain Elementary's success extends beyond just overall academic performance. The school has strong results across different student subgroups, including male students, White students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.8 students per teacher, Turnagain appears to be providing a high-quality educational experience that sets it apart from many other elementary schools in the Anchorage School District.
Students at Turnagain Elementary are 46% White, 18% Two or more races, 13% American Indian, 10% Pacific Islander, 6% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 1% African American.
Turnagain Elementary ranks 84th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
Anchorage School District
In the 2023-24 school year, 296 students attended Turnagain Elementary.
Students who attend Turnagain Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Romig Middle SchoolHigh : West High School