Taku Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 286 students in grades PK-6. Despite its highly diverse student population, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Alaska elementary schools, with low proficiency rates in core academic subjects compared to the district and state averages.
Taku Elementary's student body is remarkably diverse, with significant representation from minority groups such as African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander students. However, this diversity does not translate to strong academic performance, as the school struggles with the achievement of certain student subgroups, particularly female students, male students, and those from low-income backgrounds. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 72.03%, suggests that it faces additional challenges related to poverty and its impact on student learning.
When compared to nearby schools, such as Chinook Elementary, Willow Crest Elementary, and Kasuun Elementary, Taku Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates and lower rankings. This indicates that the school may need to learn from the successful practices and strategies employed by the higher-performing nearby schools to improve its own performance. Despite these challenges, the data suggests that Taku Elementary has the potential to improve its academic outcomes by addressing the specific needs of its diverse student population and implementing targeted interventions.
Anchorage School District
Taku Elementary ranks 121st of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
In the 2023-24 school year, 300 students attended Taku Elementary.
Students at Taku Elementary are 20% Two or more races, 19% Hispanic, 18% White, 14% American Indian, 13% Pacific Islander, 12% Asian, 5% African American.