Scenic Park Elementary

Summary:

Scenic Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 382 students in grades PK-6. This school consistently outperforms the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska in academic assessments, with strong results across subjects and grade levels.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Scenic Park Elementary had 64.06% of students proficient or better in science, compared to 38.66% for the Anchorage School District and 36.94% for the state. The school also excelled in English Language Arts (42.25% proficient) and mathematics (54.59% proficient), outpacing the district and state averages. Scenic Park Elementary has ranked among the top 36 out of 173 elementary schools in Alaska, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's diverse student population, which includes strong performance from Asian, Native American, and English Language Learner subgroups, is a particular strength.

When compared to nearby schools like Nunaka Valley Elementary, Scenic Park Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic assessments and statewide rankings. This exceptional performance, combined with the school's ability to overcome socioeconomic challenges, makes Scenic Park Elementary a model for other schools to emulate within the Anchorage School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3933 Patterson Rd
       Anchorage, AK  99504-4599


(907) 742-1650

District: Anchorage School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,687 Help


Students who attend Scenic Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
Alternative:    Bartlett High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  393

Racial breakdown:

White:
32.6%
Two or more races:
23.4%
Hispanic:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Scenic Park Elementary ranks better than 79.2% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 18th among 62 ranked elementary schools in the Anchorage School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Scenic Park Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (32.6%), two or more races (23.4%), Hispanic (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scenic Park Elementary is 17. 40 elementary schools in the Anchorage School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scenic Park Elementary is $13,687. 45 elementary schools in the Anchorage School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Scenic Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Scenic Park Elementary 36th of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Scenic Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Anchorage School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anchorage School District 14th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Scenic Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Scenic Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 64.95 93rd 213 56.3%
2006 70.82 71st 218 67.4%
2007 60.06 108th 212 49.1%
2008 62.62 100th 219 54.3%
2009 67.35 87th 226 61.5%
2010 60.80 105th 229 54.1%
2011 55.82 115th 223 48.4%
2012 58.74 109th 227 52.0%
2013 70.98 58th 223 74.0%
2014 66.46 81st 218 62.8%
2015 54.69 102nd 246 58.5%
2017 41.11 108th 180 40.0%
2018 56.57 77th 186 58.6%
2019 61.81 67th 185 63.8%
2021 39.82 104th 173 39.9%
2022 38.29 107th 171 37.4%
2023 60.11 64th 176 63.6%
2024 72.92 36th 173 79.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Scenic Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.20 13th 73 82.2%
2021 44.48 24th 45 46.7%
2022 49.55 32nd 58 44.8%
2023 63.91 27th 74 63.5%
2024 77.15 10th 68 85.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Scenic Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.41 21st 41 48.8%
2022 63.38 5th 20 75.0%
2023 67.71 5th 14 64.3%
2024 67.94 2nd 10 80.0%
See the entire list of Best Alaska Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Scenic Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.15 15th 26 42.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Scenic Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.16 62nd 147 57.8%
2021 28.14 79th 110 28.2%
2022 29.34 75th 104 27.9%
2023 57.89 44th 119 63.0%
2024 55.08 56th 122 54.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Scenic Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.54 69th 159 56.6%
2021 38.81 81st 141 42.6%
2022 26.63 111th 143 22.4%
2023 63.59 50th 152 67.1%
2024 62.02 50th 142 64.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Scenic Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.19 8th 27 70.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Scenic Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.62 59th 159 62.9%
2021 32.98 98th 142 31.0%
2022 42.15 82nd 148 44.6%
2023 49.74 74th 148 50.0%
2024 72.61 28th 150 81.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Scenic Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.60 5th 41 87.8%
2023 54.24 13th 36 63.9%
2024 60.99 12th 33 63.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Scenic Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.90 23rd 30 23.3%
2024 57.05 11th 27 59.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Scenic Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.18 2nd 20 90.0%
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Rank History for White students at Scenic Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.03 24th 147 83.7%
2021 43.05 83rd 127 34.6%
2022 47.59 72nd 137 47.4%
2023 55.79 53rd 138 61.6%
2024 83.54 13th 133 90.2%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Scenic Park Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Scenic Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 376 77 20 10 28 n/a n/a 0 511
1990 373 65 27 15 25 n/a n/a 0 505
1991 410 60 28 21 37 n/a n/a 0 556
1992 424 62 24 20 27 n/a n/a 0 557
1993 425 76 26 16 35 n/a n/a 0 578
1994 439 90 31 19 37 n/a n/a 0 616
1995 421 98 26 26 49 n/a n/a 0 620
1996 421 98 26 26 49 n/a n/a 0 620
1997 382 90 24 21 61 n/a n/a 0 578
1998 370 77 31 27 57 n/a n/a 0 562
1999 351 74 34 36 61 n/a n/a 0 556
2000 344 71 39 31 68 n/a n/a 0 553
2001 323 71 40 24 73 n/a n/a 0 531
2002 326 73 40 27 72 n/a n/a 0 538
2003 326 73 40 27 72 n/a n/a 0 538
2004 305 76 26 35 82 n/a n/a 0 524
2005 271 71 21 28 81 n/a n/a 0 472
2006 266 57 25 31 78 n/a n/a 0 457
2007 227 67 36 33 70 n/a n/a 0 433
2008 163 38 41 35 29 n/a n/a 73 379
2009 161 36 19 34 24 22 69 0 365
2010 157 42 21 29 22 28 82 0 381
2011 152 44 28 35 23 29 80 0 391
2012 167 46 26 37 21 23 79 0 399
2013 169 39 30 34 22 24 79 0 397
2014 169 32 28 39 25 24 84 0 401
2015 158 37 26 37 22 34 80 0 394
2016 151 36 22 43 26 30 74 0 382
2017 149 40 22 44 27 37 98 0 417
2018 176 44 26 44 27 40 96 0 453
2019 167 42 30 44 23 33 103 0 442
2020 158 40 30 42 37 22 109 0 438
2021 120 34 39 35 28 24 91 0 371
2022 120 30 46 39 29 32 103 0 399
2023 134 23 43 37 27 27 91 0 382
2024 128 21 47 48 27 30 92 0 393

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Scenic Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 511 24.4 20.9 8.8
1990 505 21.5 23.4 6.7
1991 556 22.3 24.9 8.3
1992 557 22.3 24.9 7.2
1993 578 22.3 25.9 6.9
1994 616 22.3 27.6 6.5
1995 620 30.0 20.7 11.1
1996 620 30.0 20.7 11.1
1997 578 30.0 19.3 13.7
1998 562 26.5 21.2 12.1
1999 556 26.5 21.0 21.4
2000 553 28.3 19.5 21
2001 531 27.3 19.5 22.2
2002 538 27.7 19.4 19.5
2003 538 27.7 19.4 19.5
2004 524 26.8 19.6 25.2
2005 472 24.8 19.0 24.2
2006 457 25.2 18.1 33.3
2007 433 24.8 17.5 36.7
2008 379 21.5 17.6 58.2
2009 365 22.2 16.4 40.8
2010 381 24.9 15.3 43
2011 391 23.2 16.8 45.3
2012 399 23.2 17.1 45.1
2013 397 24.7 16.0 42.8
2014 401 25.8 15.5 49.9
2015 394 26.0 15.1 48
2016 382 25.0 15.2 45.5
2017 417 21.7 19.1 42.2
2018 453 24.3 18.6 57.6
2019 442 26.0 16.9 22.9
2020 438 26.2 16.6 36.5
2021 371 22.9 16.1 n/a
2022 399 27.5 14.4 n/a
2023 382 26.1 14.5 38.7
2024 393 23.1 17.0 36.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Scenic Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 511 24.4 20.9 8.8
1990 505 21.5 23.4 6.7
1991 556 22.3 24.9 8.3
1992 557 22.3 24.9 7.2
1993 578 22.3 25.9 6.9
1994 616 22.3 27.6 6.5
1995 620 30.0 20.7 11.1
1996 620 30.0 20.7 11.1
1997 578 30.0 19.3 13.7
1998 562 26.5 21.2 12.1
1999 556 26.5 21.0 21.4
2000 553 28.3 19.5 21
2001 531 27.3 19.5 22.2
2002 538 27.7 19.4 19.5
2003 538 27.7 19.4 19.5
2004 524 26.8 19.6 25.2
2005 472 24.8 19.0 24.2
2006 457 25.2 18.1 33.3
2007 433 24.8 17.5 36.7
2008 379 21.5 17.6 58.2
2009 365 22.2 16.4 40.8
2010 381 24.9 15.3 43
2011 391 23.2 16.8 45.3
2012 399 23.2 17.1 45.1
2013 397 24.7 16.0 42.8
2014 401 25.8 15.5 49.9
2015 394 26.0 15.1 48
2016 382 25.0 15.2 45.5
2017 417 21.7 19.1 42.2
2018 453 24.3 18.6 57.6
2019 442 26.0 16.9 22.9
2020 438 26.2 16.6 36.5
2021 371 22.9 16.1 n/a
2022 399 27.5 14.4 n/a
2023 382 26.1 14.5 38.7
2024 393 23.1 17.0 36.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Scenic Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,238 (9.0%) $12,449 (91.0%) $13,687

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scenic Park Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 67th of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 64th of 176 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades Science (Scenic Park Elementary)38.653.5
 14.8%
   All Grades Science (Anchorage School District)46.639.4
 7.2%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.736.9
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students442382
 13.6%
African American4223
 45.2%
American Indian2327
 17.4%
Asian3043
 43.3%
Hispanic4437
 15.9%
Pacific Islander3327
 18.2%
White167134
 19.8%
Two or More Races10391
 11.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.9%38.7%
 15.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Scenic Park Elementary

Students at Scenic Park Elementary are 33% White, 23% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 8% Pacific Islander, 7% American Indian, 5% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 393 students attended Scenic Park Elementary.

Scenic Park Elementary ranks 36th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Scenic Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
Alternative : Bartlett High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr.

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