Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Trailside Elementary

Q: Is Trailside Elementary a good school?

Trailside Elementary ranks 58 th of 166 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

58^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 Alaska Elementary Schools

Better than 65% of Alaska elementary schools

Summary

Trailside Elementary is a PreK–6 school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 364 students from the Abbott Road area as part of the Anchorage School District. It ranks 58th out of 166 Alaska elementary schools (65th percentile), a solidly above-average result, though a step down from its recent top-20 standing in 2023–2024. Academically, Trailside beats district and state averages in science (49.2% proficient), English language arts (46.2%), and mathematics (47.0%). About 23.4% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and the student-to-teacher ratio is roughly 15.8 to 1.

Among nearby schools, Trailside sits in the middle of a sharply divided cluster. Within three miles, schools range from the 94th percentile (Rilke Schule Charter School) to the 8th percentile (Spring Hill Elementary). Trailside's rank places it behind Huffman Elementary and Northern Lights ABC K-8 School, but ahead of Bowman Elementary, O'Malley Elementary, and several others. Though Trailside's proficiency rates outpace state averages, they trail Rilke and Huffman by roughly 15 to 20 points per subject. Spending and class size do not explain the local differences — some lower-performing nearby schools spend more per student, while some higher-performing schools spend less.

A bright spot is Trailside's 2nd-place state ranking for Asian student performance, a major improvement over prior years. However, rankings for female, male, and White students all fell sharply over the last two years, and Hispanic and low-income students perform below the school's overall level. In mathematics, 4th grade is the one grade and subject where Trailside dips below both district and state averages, while 5th grade math is a standout at nearly 21 points above the district average. Overall, Trailside remains an above-average school with several excellent results, but the recent multi-year decline and the 4th-grade math pattern are worth asking about.

364

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,949

Per pupil spending ?

23.4%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

5151 Abbott Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507-4379

(907) 742-5500

District: Anchorage School District

Students who attend Trailside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hanshew Middle School
High:	Service High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.2%

Two or more races:

15.4%

Asian:

12.1%

See top rated Alaska elementary schools

Compare Trailside Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 95th percentile in 2015 → 65th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Alaska average (47% vs 33% meeting standards)

✓Above the Alaska median (65th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 30 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg36%

Alaska avg33%

58^th of 166

Alaska public elementary schools ?

Top 35%▼ down 28 pts since 2017

From top 7% (2017) to top 35% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Alaska Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

21^st of 60Elementary Schools in the Anchorage School District

11^th of 23Anchorage School District among Alaska districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2026	61.7	58 of 166	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	69.3	46 of 175	73.7%	★★★★☆
2024	81.2	20 of 173	88.4%	★★★★☆
2023	72.6	37 of 176	79.0%	★★★★☆
2022	81.3	26 of 171	84.8%	★★★★☆
2021	65.3	63 of 173	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	79.6	30 of 185	83.8%	★★★★☆
2018	80.9	28 of 186	84.9%	★★★★☆
2017	86.5	13 of 180	92.8%	★★★★★
2015	92.0	12 of 246	95.1%	★★★★★
2014	84.8	12 of 218	94.5%	★★★★★
2013	80.4	26 of 223	88.3%	★★★★☆
2012	83.2	17 of 227	92.5%	★★★★★
2011	76.3	42 of 223	81.2%	★★★★☆
2010	82.1	17 of 229	92.6%	★★★★★
2009	81.7	23 of 226	89.8%	★★★★★
2008	84.3	14 of 219	93.6%	★★★★★
2007	83.2	14 of 212	93.4%	★★★★★
2006	84.7	11 of 218	95.0%	★★★★★
2005	83.2	18 of 213	91.5%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2026	88.3	2 of 25	92.0%	★★★★★
2025	60.7	10 of 27	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.6	13 of 33	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.4	17 of 36	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	76.7	5 of 26	80.8%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2022	68.9	3 of 20	85.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2026	58.4	56 of 140	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	68.6	39 of 154	74.7%	★★★★☆
2024	77.8	20 of 142	85.9%	★★★★☆
2023	74.3	29 of 152	80.9%	★★★★☆
2022	81.5	13 of 143	90.9%	★★★★★
2021	64.4	41 of 141	70.9%	★★★★☆
2019	70.7	43 of 159	73.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2026	42.3	18 of 24	25.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	62.2	10 of 27	63.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2025	34.4	87 of 125	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.8	59 of 122	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.8	57 of 119	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.0	18 of 104	82.7%	★★★★☆
2021	55.5	44 of 110	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.3	21 of 147	85.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2026	58.9	62 of 145	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.1	44 of 149	70.5%	★★★★☆
2024	77.5	19 of 150	87.3%	★★★★☆
2023	61.9	48 of 148	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.7	30 of 148	79.7%	★★★★☆
2021	54.5	62 of 142	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	87.6	8 of 159	95.0%	★★★★★

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2019	34.0	17 of 24	29.2%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2026	60.3	24 of 65	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.0	40 of 62	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.3	37 of 68	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	89.4	2 of 74	97.3%	★★★★★
2022	41.2	39 of 58	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.3	20 of 73	72.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2026	46.1	14 of 30	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.2	10 of 27	63.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2026	56.3	57 of 128	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	70.6	27 of 139	80.6%	★★★★☆
2024	88.4	3 of 133	97.7%	★★★★★
2023	76.2	24 of 138	82.6%	★★★★☆
2022	84.5	10 of 137	92.7%	★★★★★
2021	57.9	48 of 127	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.5	25 of 147	83.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Asian (2026)92nd percentile+27 vs school

English Language Learner (2022)85th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)63rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)60th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2026)57th percentile-8 vs school

White (2026)55th percentile-10 vs school

Special Education (2026)53rd percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)30th percentile-43 vs school

Migrant (2019)29th percentile-55 vs school

Hispanic (2026)25th percentile-40 vs school

By subject vs Alaska (2025-2026) ?

Science49%+11 vs state

Mathematics47%+15 vs state

English Language Arts46%+13 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Trailside Elementary and help other families decide.

Rate Trailside Elementary

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Trailside Elementary

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAR English Language Arts (2026)							STAR Mathematics (2026)							ASA Science (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	STAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 5th Grade	ASA Science 8th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Trailside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5151 Abbott Rd	Anchorage	99507	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-5500	364	23	15.8	23.4%	168 (46.2%)	8 (2.2%)	42 (11.5%)	44 (12.1%)	30 (8.2%)	16 (4.4%)	56 (15.4%)	61.7	58^th of 166 public elementary schools	65.1%		69.3	46^th of 175 public elementary schools	73.7%	12	40.0	44.1	53.9				46.2	45.0	31.7	63.1				47.0	49.2		49.2	$13,949	$911	$13,037
Kasuun Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4000 E 68th Ave	Anchorage	99507	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 349-9444	343	20	17.1	50.4%	85 (24.8%)	14 (4.1%)	44 (12.8%)	49 (14.3%)	48 (14.0%)	36 (10.5%)	67 (19.5%)	20.4	136^th of 166 public elementary schools	18.1%		19.5	147^th of 175 public elementary schools	16.0%	11	15.0	16.7	35.3				22.7	16.7	22.7	36.8				25.8	36.8		36.8	$19,194	$1,773	$17,420
Spring Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	9911 Lake Otis Pwky	Anchorage	99507	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 742-5450	291	20	14.3	86.6%	60 (20.6%)	17 (5.8%)	37 (12.7%)	44 (15.1%)	40 (13.7%)	28 (9.6%)	65 (22.3%)	9	152^nd of 166 public elementary schools	8.4%		11.9	158^th of 175 public elementary schools	9.7%	6	9.5	17.0	13.0				13.5	19.1	17.0	21.7				19.2	23.9		23.9	$18,288	$1,706	$16,581
O'Malley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	11100 Rockridge Dr	Anchorage	99516	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-5800	350	23	15.0	11.1%	244 (69.7%)	12 (3.4%)	19 (5.4%)	4 (1.1%)	21 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (14.3%)	54	79^th of 166 public elementary schools	52.4%		75.9	30^th of 175 public elementary schools	82.9%	49	30.8	41.7	50.9				40.5	33.9	47.9	44.4				41.3	54.6		54.6	$14,082	$925	$13,156
Huffman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	12000 Lorraine St	Anchorage	99516	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-5650	268	16	16.9	17.2%	180 (67.2%)	3 (1.1%)	21 (7.8%)	14 (5.2%)	16 (6.0%)	2 (0.7%)	32 (11.9%)	88.4	12^th of 166 public elementary schools	92.8%		89.1	10^th of 175 public elementary schools	94.3%	2	50.0	68.3	75.4				64.6	51.8	61.0	72.1				62.0	68.9		68.9	$16,181	$1,161	$15,019
Northern Lights ABC K-8 School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	2424 East Dowling Rd	Anchorage	99507	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-7500	582	31	18.9	29.0%	179 (30.8%)	52 (8.9%)	67 (11.5%)	153 (26.3%)	29 (5.0%)	9 (1.5%)	93 (16.0%)	78.6	27^th of 166 public elementary schools	83.7%		91.1	5^th of 175 public elementary schools	97.1%	22	36.8	51.9	56.6	70.4	50.8	56.3	52.6	51.3	59.3	56.6	80.0	67.2	66.7	62.6	57.7	43.8	51.0	$11,121	$687	$10,434
Rilke Schule Charter School	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-8	650 W International Airport Rd	Anchorage	99507	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	Yes	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-0900	485	26	18.9	—	373 (76.9%)	3 (0.6%)	23 (4.7%)	11 (2.3%)	17 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (12.0%)	89	10^th of 166 public elementary schools	94.0%		75.5	32^nd of 175 public elementary schools	81.7%	22	62.1	58.9	69.2	59.1	55.9	78.8	63.5	63.8	55.4	75.0	61.4	52.9	84.9	65.0	65.4	81.8	71.8	$11,400	$246	$11,154
Bowman Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	11700 Gregory Rd	Anchorage	99516	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-5600	536	33	16.2	28.9%	251 (46.8%)	9 (1.7%)	56 (10.4%)	58 (10.8%)	43 (8.0%)	16 (3.0%)	103 (19.2%)	56.8	72^nd of 166 public elementary schools	56.6%		68.1	51^st of 175 public elementary schools	70.9%	21	32.9	43.6	42.7				39.4	46.6	50.8	44.1				47.1	49.2		49.2	$19,570	$1,703	$17,867
Taku Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	701 E 72nd Ave	Anchorage	99518	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 742-5940	258	14	18.5	76.0%	43 (16.7%)	11 (4.3%)	41 (15.9%)	32 (12.4%)	41 (15.9%)	43 (16.7%)	47 (18.2%)	13.3	144^th of 166 public elementary schools	13.3%		21.3	140^th of 175 public elementary schools	20.0%	4	20.6	20.5	21.9				20.9	17.7	22.7	19.4				20.2	26.5		26.5	$15,146	$2,236	$12,909
Tudor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1666 Cache Dr	Anchorage	99507	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-1050	303	12	26.2	46.9%	88 (29.0%)	12 (4.0%)	32 (10.6%)	28 (9.2%)	53 (17.5%)	26 (8.6%)	64 (21.1%)	16.3	140^th of 166 public elementary schools	15.7%		12.7	157^th of 175 public elementary schools	10.3%	17	20.9	23.5	32.7				25.5	14.0	17.7	17.3				16.1	34.6		34.6	$14,383	$1,266	$13,117

Frequently Asked Questions about Trailside Elementary

What district is Trailside Elementary in?

Anchorage School District

Is Trailside Elementary a good school?

Trailside Elementary ranks 58^th of 166 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Trailside Elementary?

Students at Trailside Elementary are 46% White, 15% Two or more races, 12% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 8% American Indian, 4% Pacific Islander, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Trailside Elementary attend?

Students who attend Trailside Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hanshew Middle School
High : Service High School

How many students attend Trailside Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 364 students attended Trailside Elementary.

Rate Trailside Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

AKAlaska Elementary School Rankings

AKAlaska District Rankings

Schools in Anchorage, AK

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Trailside Elementary!

Latest Alaska data All new data »

2025–26 ASA & STAR test scoresSep 3, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesDec 12, 2025

2018–19 through 2023–24 graduation ratesSep 19, 2025

2024–25 ASA & STAR test scoresSep 5, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.