Kasuun Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 289 students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. The school is part of the Anchorage School District, which is ranked 11th out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.
Kasuun Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with significant representation of Native American (18.69%), two or more races (23.53%), and Asian (11.42%) students. Academically, the school's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the Anchorage School District and state averages, with proficiency rates in ASA/Science (41.18%), STAR/English Language Arts (35.06%), and STAR/Mathematics (30.46%) close to or slightly below the district and state levels. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, ranking highly for Asian students (4th out of 36 Alaska elementary schools) and Native American students (9th out of 23), but lower for White students (118th out of 138) and male students (108th out of 148). Additionally, Kasuun Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students (41.52%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to some nearby schools.
When compared to nearby schools, Kasuun Elementary generally performs on par or slightly below the average. For example, Northern Lights ABC K-8 School, located about 1 mile away, consistently ranks among the top 5 elementary schools in the state and outperforms Kasuun Elementary across various academic measures. The school's performance has also fluctuated over the years, ranging from 85th out of 218 Alaska elementary schools in 2013-2014 (3-star rating) to 142nd out of 180 in 2016-2017 (1-star rating), suggesting inconsistent academic outcomes.
Kasuun Elementary ranks 112th of 176 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
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.
Anchorage School District
In the 2022-23 school year, 289 students attended Kasuun Elementary.
Students who attend Kasuun Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Hanshew Middle SchoolHigh : Service High School