Sand Lake Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska that serves grades PK-6 with a student population of 508. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska in academic metrics, with strong results in standardized tests across all grades and subjects.
Sand Lake Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian, Native American, and multi-racial students compared to nearby schools like Willow Crest Elementary and Taku Elementary. The school also serves a more economically advantaged student population, with a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients than some of its neighbors. Interestingly, Sand Lake Elementary achieves these strong academic outcomes with relatively lower per-student spending compared to other schools in the area.
Overall, Sand Lake Elementary stands out as a high-performing and diverse elementary school within the Anchorage School District, consistently outpacing the district and state averages in academic performance while serving a more economically advantaged and racially diverse student population than nearby schools.
In the 2022-23 school year, 508 students attended Sand Lake Elementary.
Anchorage School District
Students who attend Sand Lake Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Mears Middle SchoolHigh : Dimond High School
Sand Lake Elementary ranks 68th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
Students at Sand Lake Elementary are 41% White, 26% Two or more races, 12% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 6% American Indian, 3% African American, 3% Pacific Islander.