Susitna Elementary

Summary:

Susitna Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 368. The school is part of the Anchorage School District, which is ranked 14 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Susitna Elementary stands out for its highly diverse student population, with a significant representation of minority groups. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in STAR/English Language Arts and STAR/Mathematics for all grades were 22.4% and 23.56%, respectively, compared to the district's 35.51% and 35.52%, and the state's 31.5% and 31.11%. Susitna Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Alaska elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student groups, with Asian students ranking 29 out of 33 Alaska elementary schools, while White students ranked 44 out of 133 schools.

Susitna Elementary's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 55.98% in the 2022-2023 school year, may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance. Interestingly, some nearby schools, such as Muldoon Elementary and College Gate Elementary, have even lower academic performance and rankings. As a magnet school, Susitna Elementary may have a unique educational approach or curriculum that could be explored to understand its impact on student learning and engagement.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-6

 7500 Tyone Circle
       Anchorage, AK  99504-3299


(907) 742-1400

District: Anchorage School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
140th of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,238 Help


Students who attend Susitna Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

White:
24.2%
Asian:
22.3%
Two or more races:
16.1%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.1% Help


 See top rated Alaska elementary schools

 Compare Susitna Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Susitna Elementary ranks worse than 80.9% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 41st among 62 ranked elementary schools in the Anchorage School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.62. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Student population at Susitna Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (24.2%), Asian (22.3%), two or more races (16.1%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 68.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Susitna Elementary is 16.2, which is the 28th best among 62 elementary schools in the Anchorage School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Susitna Elementary employs 23.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Susitna Elementary is $13,238. 48 elementary schools in the Anchorage School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Susitna Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Susitna Elementary 140th of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Susitna Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Asian students:
White students:


Anchorage School District:

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


What do you think?

Your rating for Susitna Elementary?

Rank History for Susitna Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Susitna Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 59.77 105th 213 50.7%
2006 64.70 96th 218 56.0%
2007 59.97 109th 212 48.6%
2008 59.25 110th 219 49.8%
2009 54.59 116th 226 48.7%
2010 54.75 122nd 229 46.7%
2011 51.76 131st 223 41.3%
2012 62.47 93rd 227 59.0%
2013 59.61 105th 223 52.9%
2014 52.35 125th 218 42.7%
2015 46.62 125th 246 49.2%
2017 29.20 143rd 180 20.6%
2018 32.69 136th 186 26.9%
2019 31.94 133rd 185 28.1%
2021 26.60 138th 173 20.2%
2022 18.85 145th 171 15.2%
2023 19.73 143rd 176 18.8%
2024 21.62 140th 173 19.1%
See the entire list of Alaska Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Susitna Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.41 42nd 73 42.5%
2021 29.27 36th 45 20.0%
See the entire list of Best Alaska Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Susitna Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.57 31st 41 24.4%
2021 27.57 16th 22 27.3%
2022 13.28 20th 20 0.0%
See the entire list of Best Alaska Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Susitna Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.80 86th 147 41.5%
2021 20.00 95th 110 13.6%
2022 24.12 82nd 104 21.2%
2023 15.58 105th 119 11.8%
2024 16.87 106th 122 13.1%
See the entire list of Best Alaska Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Susitna Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.49 107th 159 32.7%
2021 30.97 101st 141 28.4%
2022 16.86 127th 143 11.2%
2023 14.53 134th 152 11.8%
2024 19.12 119th 142 16.2%
See the entire list of Best Alaska Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Susitna Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.48 127th 159 20.1%
2021 14.72 129th 142 9.2%
2022 19.29 128th 148 13.5%
2023 21.68 123rd 148 16.9%
2024 19.81 124th 150 17.3%
See the entire list of Best Alaska Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Susitna Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.14 32nd 41 22.0%
2021 40.64 17th 25 32.0%
2022 6.93 26th 26 0.0%
2023 13.34 32nd 36 11.1%
2024 15.38 29th 33 12.1%
See the entire list of Best Alaska Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Susitna Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.72 39th 50 22.0%
See the entire list of Best Alaska Elementary Schools for Native American Students!

Rank History for White students at Susitna Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.07 60th 147 59.2%
2021 35.85 93rd 127 26.8%
2022 34.33 99th 137 27.7%
2023 35.73 96th 138 30.4%
2024 62.14 44th 133 66.9%
See the entire list of Best Alaska Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Susitna Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Susitna Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Susitna Elementary, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Susitna Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 393 36 11 17 30 n/a n/a 0 487
1990 382 55 14 24 44 n/a n/a 0 519
1991 399 47 11 16 54 n/a n/a 0 527
1992 440 66 21 21 51 n/a n/a 0 599
1993 451 57 30 27 57 n/a n/a 0 622
1994 462 55 26 20 68 n/a n/a 0 631
1995 461 67 21 19 84 n/a n/a 0 652
1996 461 67 21 19 84 n/a n/a 0 652
1997 467 62 25 14 106 n/a n/a 0 674
1998 415 72 19 13 117 n/a n/a 0 636
1999 357 57 24 11 103 n/a n/a 0 552
2000 339 56 31 16 106 n/a n/a 0 548
2001 314 65 31 23 135 n/a n/a 0 568
2002 303 66 32 27 140 n/a n/a 0 568
2003 303 66 32 27 140 n/a n/a 0 568
2004 299 69 36 23 153 n/a n/a 0 580
2005 288 62 34 25 126 n/a n/a 0 535
2006 277 56 42 21 140 n/a n/a 0 536
2007 275 74 45 29 144 n/a n/a 0 567
2008 168 45 39 35 76 n/a n/a 89 452
2009 182 33 31 41 71 16 84 0 458
2010 177 44 31 44 65 20 81 0 462
2011 183 38 51 38 42 22 93 0 467
2012 174 51 50 39 37 31 87 0 469
2013 173 47 50 28 39 26 88 0 451
2014 152 43 36 37 28 28 89 0 413
2015 156 33 40 40 47 29 102 0 447
2016 155 30 44 36 64 27 95 0 451
2017 156 24 52 51 62 26 100 0 471
2018 142 17 58 43 54 24 89 0 427
2019 128 27 77 25 56 23 77 0 413
2020 134 29 75 31 60 22 74 0 425
2021 114 30 72 26 47 27 59 0 375
2022 114 21 69 35 47 30 59 0 375
2023 109 14 70 31 54 30 60 0 368
2024 93 8 86 37 58 41 62 0 385

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 Susitna Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 487 24.1 20.2 9.7
1990 519 21.7 23.9 8.1
1991 527 22.0 23.9 10.1
1992 599 22.0 27.2 10
1993 622 22.0 28.3 9.6
1994 631 22.0 28.7 9.5
1995 652 30.0 21.7 18.1
1996 652 30.0 21.7 18.1
1997 674 30.0 22.5 16.9
1998 636 31.5 20.2 20
1999 552 26.7 20.7 24.3
2000 548 29.2 18.8 29.9
2001 568 30.0 18.9 26.9
2002 568 31.0 18.3 37.1
2003 568 31.0 18.3 37.1
2004 580 31.0 18.7 38.1
2005 535 29.0 18.4 38.3
2006 536 29.1 18.4 46.8
2007 567 29.8 19.0 49
2008 452 25.1 18.0 60.6
2009 458 26.9 17.0 48.7
2010 462 28.2 16.3 48.7
2011 467 28.4 16.4 56.7
2012 469 27.4 17.1 54.2
2013 451 27.9 16.1 49.9
2014 413 28.4 14.5 60.5
2015 447 26.0 17.1 65.3
2016 451 28.0 16.1 62.1
2017 471 27.4 17.1 65.4
2018 427 27.3 15.6 66.3
2019 413 26.0 15.8 n/a
2020 425 24.0 17.6 51.1
2021 375 24.8 15.0 n/a
2022 375 26.2 14.2 n/a
2023 368 22.4 16.3 56
2024 385 23.6 16.2 68.1

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 Susitna Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 487 24.1 20.2 9.7
1990 519 21.7 23.9 8.1
1991 527 22.0 23.9 10.1
1992 599 22.0 27.2 10
1993 622 22.0 28.3 9.6
1994 631 22.0 28.7 9.5
1995 652 30.0 21.7 18.1
1996 652 30.0 21.7 18.1
1997 674 30.0 22.5 16.9
1998 636 31.5 20.2 20
1999 552 26.7 20.7 24.3
2000 548 29.2 18.8 29.9
2001 568 30.0 18.9 26.9
2002 568 31.0 18.3 37.1
2003 568 31.0 18.3 37.1
2004 580 31.0 18.7 38.1
2005 535 29.0 18.4 38.3
2006 536 29.1 18.4 46.8
2007 567 29.8 19.0 49
2008 452 25.1 18.0 60.6
2009 458 26.9 17.0 48.7
2010 462 28.2 16.3 48.7
2011 467 28.4 16.4 56.7
2012 469 27.4 17.1 54.2
2013 451 27.9 16.1 49.9
2014 413 28.4 14.5 60.5
2015 447 26.0 17.1 65.3
2016 451 28.0 16.1 62.1
2017 471 27.4 17.1 65.4
2018 427 27.3 15.6 66.3
2019 413 26.0 15.8 n/a
2020 425 24.0 17.6 51.1
2021 375 24.8 15.0 n/a
2022 375 26.2 14.2 n/a
2023 368 22.4 16.3 56
2024 385 23.6 16.2 68.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Susitna Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,149 (8.7%) $12,089 (91.3%) $13,238

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Susitna 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 133rd of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 143rd of 176 Elementary schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades Science (Susitna Elementary)31.635.5
 3.9%
   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 Students413368
 10.9%
African American2714
 48.1%
American Indian5654
 3.6%
Asian7770
 9.1%
Hispanic2531
 24%
Pacific Islander2330
 30.4%
White128109
 14.8%
Two or More Races7760
 22.1%


Schools Near Susitna Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Susitna Elementary

Students at Susitna Elementary are 24% White, 22% Asian, 16% Two or more races, 15% American Indian, 11% Pacific Islander, 10% Hispanic, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 385 students attended Susitna Elementary.

Students who attend Susitna Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

Susitna Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.1% of Alaska elementary schools.


Rate Susitna Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Susitna Elementary!




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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 58 milliseconds.