Summary:
Trailside Elementary is a public elementary school located in Anchorage, Alaska, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 379. It is part of the Anchorage School District, which is ranked 14 out of 24 districts in Alaska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Trailside Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Alaska, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the Anchorage School District and Alaska state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Trailside Elementary had a 67.86% proficiency rate in science, compared to 38.66% for the district and 36.94% for the state. The school also excels in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates of 52.17% and 55.9%, respectively, compared to the district and state averages. Trailside's strong performance extends to various student subgroups, with the school ranking among the top in the state for White, Asian, and English Language Learner students.
Despite its academic excellence, Trailside Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 49.34% White, 2.37% African American, 9.23% Hispanic, 10.55% Asian, 7.65% Native American, 4.75% Pacific Islander, and 16.09% two or more races. This diversity is a strength, as it allows the school to cater to the unique needs and experiences of students from different backgrounds. When compared to nearby schools, such as Taku Elementary and Spring Hill Elementary, Trailside Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, outpacing many of its counterparts in academic achievement and student subgroup performance.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-6
District:
Anchorage School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,949
Students who attend Trailside Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.5
Number of students: 379
Racial breakdown:
White:
49.3%
Two or more races:
16.1%
Asian:
10.6%
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Hispanic:
9.2%
American Indian:
7.7%
Pacific Islander:
4.7%
African American:
2.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.4%
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