Government Hill Elementary is a public magnet elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the diverse Anchorage, Alaska community. With a majority Hispanic student population and significant representation from other racial/ethnic groups, the school faces academic challenges compared to the district and state averages.
Government Hill Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Alaska elementary schools in recent years, with proficiency rates below the Anchorage School District and Alaska state averages across subjects and grade levels. The school's performance is particularly low for its Hispanic and English Language Learner student subgroups. However, Government Hill Elementary performs significantly better than some nearby schools, such as William Tyson Elementary, Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School, and Mountain View Elementary, which have much lower academic proficiency rates and overall school rankings.
Despite these challenges, Government Hill Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggesting additional resources and support may be available for its students. The school's performance has been relatively stable over the past several years, with some improvement in recent years, particularly in Science. However, it still lags behind higher-performing schools in the area, such as Chugach Optional Elementary, Inlet View Elementary, and Aurora Elementary, which have significantly higher proficiency rates and state rankings.
In the 2022-23 school year, 450 students attended Government Hill Elementary.
Students who attend Government Hill Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Central Middle School of ScienceHigh : West High School
Anchorage School District
Students at Government Hill Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 25% White, 11% Two or more races, 4% Pacific Islander, 3% American Indian, 2% African American, 2% Asian.
Government Hill Elementary ranks 107th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.