Sand Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade as part of the Anchorage School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a diverse student population and strong academic outcomes, particularly in mathematics.
Sand Lake Elementary's academic performance is notably higher than the Anchorage School District and Alaska state averages across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2022-2023 school year, 46.32% of students were proficient or better in STAR/English Language Arts, compared to 36.41% for the Anchorage School District and 31.8% for the state. The school's performance is especially strong in mathematics, with 52.98% of students proficient or better, compared to 37.25% for the Anchorage School District and 32.53% for the state. Sand Lake Elementary also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, such as Asian students, Hispanic students, and English Language Learners (ELL) students, ranking among the top schools in Alaska for these subgroups.
Compared to nearby schools, such as Bayshore Elementary and Kincaid Elementary, which also demonstrate strong academic performance, Sand Lake Elementary stands out for its efficient resource allocation and ability to achieve exceptional outcomes despite a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 18:1. This contrasts with schools like Willow Crest Elementary and Taku Elementary, which have significantly lower academic performance, potentially correlated with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students.
Anchorage School District
Students at Sand Lake Elementary are 41% White, 26% Two or more races, 12% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 6% American Indian, 3% African American, 3% Pacific Islander.
In the 2022-23 school year, 508 students attended Sand Lake Elementary.
Sand Lake Elementary ranks 45th of 176 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.
Students who attend Sand Lake Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Mears Middle SchoolHigh : Dimond High School