Kincaid Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 466 students in grades PK-6. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong academic performance that exceeds the Anchorage School District and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts.
Kincaid Elementary's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 50.86% White, 1.93% African American, 7.08% Hispanic, 9.01% Asian, 8.8% Native American, 4.29% Pacific Islander, and 18.03% two or more races, is a notable strength. The school performs well for various racial and ethnic subgroups, including ranking 12th out of 36 Alaska elementary schools for Asian students and 3rd out of 15 for Native American students in recent years. While Kincaid has a lower percentage of students from low-income families compared to nearby schools like Willow Crest Elementary and Chinook Elementary, it still performs relatively well for this subgroup, suggesting effective strategies for supporting students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
When compared to nearby schools, Kincaid Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic performance, with students outperforming their peers in the Anchorage School District and across the state. Schools like Aquarian Charter School and Bayshore Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, but Kincaid maintains a competitive edge, particularly in its ability to support the success of students from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Students at Kincaid Elementary are 51% White, 18% Two or more races, 9% Asian, 9% American Indian, 7% Hispanic, 4% Pacific Islander, 2% African American.
Students who attend Kincaid Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Mears Middle SchoolHigh : Dimond High School
Anchorage School District
Kincaid Elementary ranks 62nd of 176 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
In the 2022-23 school year, 466 students attended Kincaid Elementary.