Kasuun Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Anchorage, Alaska, with a diverse student population of around 289 students. The school faces several challenges, including below-average academic performance, uneven outcomes across student subgroups, and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Academically, Kasuun Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the district and state averages. However, the school performs better in science, with 42.31% of students proficient or better, compared to 38.66% for the Anchorage School District and 36.94% for the state of Alaska. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and Hispanic students performing relatively well, while White, male, and low socioeconomic status students struggle. Kasuun Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Alaska elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Compared to nearby schools in the Anchorage School District, Kasuun Elementary generally performs worse academically. However, some nearby schools, such as Scenic Park Elementary and Northern Lights ABC K-8 School, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance, suggesting that there may be opportunities for Kasuun Elementary to learn from and emulate the practices of these higher-performing schools.
In the 2022-23 school year, 289 students attended Kasuun Elementary.
Anchorage School District
Students at Kasuun Elementary are 28% White, 24% Two or more races, 19% American Indian, 11% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Pacific Islander.
Kasuun Elementary ranks 118th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
Students who attend Kasuun Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Hanshew Middle SchoolHigh : Service High School