Summary:
Nunaka Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 205 students in grades PK-6. The school stands out for its diverse student population, with a significant representation of minority groups, but faces challenges in academic performance compared to the district and state averages.
Nunaka Valley's student body is notably diverse, with 20.98% White, 9.27% African American, 9.27% Hispanic, 9.76% Asian, 13.66% Native American, 12.2% Pacific Islander, and 24.88% two or more races. This diversity is higher than nearby schools, which tend to have a larger percentage of White students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska averages. Nunaka Valley also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 16.3, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.8% to an unknown percentage in the past three school years.
Interestingly, Nunaka Valley Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from 131 out of 218 Alaska elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 131 out of 173 in 2023-2024. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with male students generally outperforming female students and Asian students outperforming White students. When compared to nearby schools, such as College Gate Elementary, Russian Jack Elementary, and Ptarmigan Elementary, Nunaka Valley generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in core subjects.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-6
District:
Anchorage School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
131st of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,230
Students who attend Nunaka Valley Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.3
Number of students: 205
Racial breakdown:
Two or more races:
24.9%
White:
21.0%
American Indian:
13.7%
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Pacific Islander:
12.2%
Asian:
9.8%
African American:
9.3%
Hispanic:
9.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.8%
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