Trailside Elementary

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Trailside Elementary ranks 37 th of 176 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-6

5151 Abbott Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507

(907) 742-5500

District: Anchorage School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
37^th of 176 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,949

Students who attend Trailside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hanshew Middle School
High:	Service High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 379

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.3%

Two or more races:

16.1%

Asian:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Trailside Elementary ranks better than 79% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 19^th among 63 ranked elementary schools in the Anchorage School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.62. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.3%), two or more races (16.1%), Asian (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Trailside Elementary is 15.5, which is the 26^th best among 63 elementary schools in the Anchorage School District. (See more...)

Compare Trailside Elementary employs 24.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Trailside Elementary is $13,949. 44 elementary schools in the Anchorage School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Trailside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Trailside Elementary 37^th of 176 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Trailside Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

White students:

Anchorage School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anchorage School District 11^th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Trailside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2005	83.17	18^th	213	91.5%
2006	84.75	11^th	218	95.0%
2007	83.21	14^th	212	93.4%
2008	84.28	14^th	219	93.6%
2009	81.68	23^rd	226	89.8%
2010	82.10	17^th	229	92.6%
2011	76.25	42^nd	223	81.2%
2012	83.25	17^th	227	92.5%
2013	80.37	26^th	223	88.3%
2014	84.76	12^th	218	94.5%
2015	91.98	12^th	246	95.1%
2017	86.46	13^th	180	92.8%
2018	80.94	28^th	186	84.9%
2019	79.59	30^th	185	83.8%
2021	65.26	63^rd	173	63.6%
2022	81.32	26^th	171	84.8%
2023	72.62	37^th	176	79.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Trailside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	60.34	20^th	73	72.6%
2022	41.22	39^th	58	32.8%
2023	89.43	2^nd	74	97.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Trailside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	68.90	3^rd	20	85.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Trailside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	78.35	21^st	147	85.7%
2021	55.52	44^th	110	60.0%
2022	72.98	18^th	104	82.7%
2023	50.77	57^th	119	52.1%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Trailside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	34.00	17^th	24	29.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Trailside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	70.69	43^rd	159	73.0%
2021	64.42	41^st	141	70.9%
2022	81.51	13^th	143	90.9%
2023	74.27	29^th	152	80.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Trailside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	87.58	8^th	159	95.0%
2021	54.52	62^nd	142	56.3%
2022	71.72	30^th	148	79.7%
2023	61.91	48^th	148	67.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Trailside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	76.70	5^th	26	80.8%
2023	42.36	17^th	36	52.8%

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Rank History for White students at Trailside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	74.52	25^th	147	83.0%
2021	57.89	48^th	127	62.2%
2022	84.49	10^th	137	92.7%
2023	76.22	24^th	138	82.6%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Trailside Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	307	16	40	18	54	n/a	n/a	0	435
2002	363	18	47	22	64	n/a	n/a	0	514
2003	363	18	47	22	64	n/a	n/a	0	514
2004	367	21	52	12	68	n/a	n/a	0	520
2005	358	24	48	15	60	n/a	n/a	0	505
2006	361	26	62	15	63	n/a	n/a	0	527
2007	321	27	55	20	60	n/a	n/a	0	483
2008	270	23	47	31	44	n/a	n/a	66	481
2009	260	30	41	30	42	8	71	0	482
2010	284	27	33	36	50	6	55	0	491
2011	264	22	36	37	44	7	66	0	476
2012	250	18	35	38	41	7	78	0	467
2013	249	15	31	31	35	3	69	0	433
2014	246	13	30	28	44	6	74	0	441
2015	231	16	28	29	44	6	70	0	424
2016	235	21	20	32	38	3	67	0	416
2017	243	16	20	34	37	3	67	0	420
2018	241	10	26	34	32	6	66	0	415
2019	215	4	26	31	24	7	67	0	374
2020	209	5	38	36	23	11	67	0	389
2021	156	4	30	27	23	12	57	0	309
2022	195	11	37	29	23	18	65	0	378
2023	187	9	40	35	29	18	61	0	379

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Trailside Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	435	24.0	18.1	8.3
2002	514	27.0	19.0	11.5
2003	514	27.0	19.0	11.5
2004	520	28.5	18.2	10.4
2005	505	27.1	18.6	13.1
2006	527	29.4	17.9	20.5
2007	483	28.3	17.1	15.3
2008	481	28.4	16.9	18.8
2009	482	28.6	16.9	17.6
2010	491	29.2	16.8	18.7
2011	476	29.7	16.0	25.4
2012	467	28.7	16.2	27.2
2013	433	25.8	16.7	26.6
2014	441	25.7	17.1	33.1
2015	424	26.0	16.3	30.4
2016	416	25.0	16.6	25
2017	420	24.5	17.1	25
2018	415	23.7	17.4	28.9
2019	374	24.1	15.4	n/a
2020	389	21.8	17.7	25.2
2021	309	22.1	13.9	n/a
2022	378	24.7	15.3	n/a
2023	379	24.3	15.5	26.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Trailside Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	435	24.0	18.1	8.3
2002	514	27.0	19.0	11.5
2003	514	27.0	19.0	11.5
2004	520	28.5	18.2	10.4
2005	505	27.1	18.6	13.1
2006	527	29.4	17.9	20.5
2007	483	28.3	17.1	15.3
2008	481	28.4	16.9	18.8
2009	482	28.6	16.9	17.6
2010	491	29.2	16.8	18.7
2011	476	29.7	16.0	25.4
2012	467	28.7	16.2	27.2
2013	433	25.8	16.7	26.6
2014	441	25.7	17.1	33.1
2015	424	26.0	16.3	30.4
2016	416	25.0	16.6	25
2017	420	24.5	17.1	25
2018	415	23.7	17.4	28.9
2019	374	24.1	15.4	n/a
2020	389	21.8	17.7	25.2
2021	309	22.1	13.9	n/a
2022	378	24.7	15.3	n/a
2023	379	24.3	15.5	26.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Trailside Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$911 (6.5%)	$13,037 (93.5%)	$13,949

Data source: Alaska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Trailside Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 30^th of 185 Elementary schools	Ranks 37^th of 176 Elementary schools	4.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Science (Trailside Elementary)	51.8	58.1	6.3%
All Grades Science (Anchorage School District)	46.6	39.4	7.2%
All Grades Science (Alaska)	44.7	36.9	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	374	379	1.3%
African American	4	9	125%
American Indian	24	29	20.8%
Asian	26	40	53.8%
Hispanic	31	35	12.9%
Pacific Islander	7	18	157.1%
White	215	187	13%
Two or More Races	67	61	9%

Schools Near Trailside Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				STAR English Language Arts (2023)							STAR Mathematics (2023)							ASA Science (2023)			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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(907) 742-5500	379	24	15.5	26.4%	187 (49.3%)	9 (2.4%)	35 (9.2%)	40 (10.6%)	29 (7.7%)	18 (4.7%)	61 (16.1%)	72.6	37^th of 176 public elementary schools	79.0%		81.3	26^th of 171 public elementary schools	84.8%	11	34.9	40.4	59.5	58.6			47.3	43.9	40.4	71.4	68.4			54.8	58.1		58.1	$13,949	$911	$13,037
Kasuun Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4000 E 68th Ave	Anchorage	99507	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(907) 349-9444	289	19	15.2	41.5%	81 (28.0%)	11 (3.8%)	32 (11.1%)	33 (11.4%)	54 (18.7%)	10 (3.5%)	68 (23.5%)	37	112^th of 176 public elementary schools	36.4%		34.5	117^th of 171 public elementary schools	31.6%	5	39.5	32.4	31.4	37.2			35.1	23.3	18.9	29.4	48.8			30.5	41.2		41.2	$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	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(907) 742-5450	335	21	16.1	79.7%	76 (22.7%)	21 (6.3%)	49 (14.6%)	43 (12.8%)	33 (9.9%)	32 (9.6%)	81 (24.2%)	12.8	162^nd of 176 public elementary schools	8.0%		10.4	165^th of 171 public elementary schools	3.5%	3	12.8	21.4	15.6	19.5			17.5	14.9	28.6	22.2	14.6			20.6	20.0		20.0	$18,288	$1,706	$16,581
O'Malley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	11100 Rockridge Dr	Anchorage	99516	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(907) 742-5800	356	24	15.0	9.0%	253 (71.1%)	9 (2.5%)	13 (3.7%)	9 (2.5%)	21 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (14.3%)	85.1	13^th of 176 public elementary schools	92.6%		87.8	12^th of 171 public elementary schools	93.0%	1	70.4	35.9	63.8	60.0			58.9	75.5	40.0	72.3	62.2			63.8	76.6		76.6	$14,082	$925	$13,156
Abbott Loop Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8427 Lake Otis Pkwy	Anchorage	99507	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(907) 742-5400	248	16	15.3	74.6%	41 (16.5%)	24 (9.7%)	30 (12.1%)	43 (17.3%)	31 (12.5%)	25 (10.1%)	54 (21.8%)	12.7	163^rd of 176 public elementary schools	7.4%		23.5	135^th of 171 public elementary schools	21.1%	28	12.5	18.2	19.5	27.0			19.7	12.5	22.7	25.0	21.6			20.6	21.4		21.4	$15,375	$2,024	$13,351
Huffman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	12000 Lorraine St	Anchorage	99516	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(907) 742-5650	357	20	17.6	11.2%	241 (67.5%)	3 (0.8%)	19 (5.3%)	16 (4.5%)	21 (5.9%)	6 (1.7%)	51 (14.3%)	90.1	8^th of 176 public elementary schools	95.5%		90.9	6^th of 171 public elementary schools	96.5%	2	56.5	59.3	62.0	78.3			65.3	80.4	51.9	52.0	82.6			67.6	68.0		68.0	$16,181	$1,161	$15,019
Northern Lights ABC K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	2424 East Dowling Rd	Anchorage	99507	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(907) 742-7500	569	30	18.9	25.8%	203 (35.7%)	43 (7.6%)	66 (11.6%)	141 (24.8%)	18 (3.2%)	6 (1.1%)	92 (16.2%)	95.3	3^rd of 176 public elementary schools	98.3%		89.4	9^th of 171 public elementary schools	94.7%	6	55.0	69.0	61.7	75.0	70.7	71.7	67.2	63.3	76.1	73.3	85.3	72.4	76.1	74.7	73.8	63.0	69.2	$11,121	$687	$10,434
Rilke Schule Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	650 W International Airport Rd	Anchorage	99507	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(907) 742-0900	436	24	18.5	0.7%	328 (75.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.6%)	9 (2.1%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (15.4%)	80.2	22^nd of 176 public elementary schools	87.5%		75.5	33^rd of 171 public elementary schools	80.7%	11	38.9	65.1	72.7	60.0	58.6	75.0	59.8	38.9	55.8	72.7	45.0	46.4	70.8	53.7	84.1	75.0	80.9	$11,400	$246	$11,154
Bowman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	11700 Gregory Rd	Anchorage	99516	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(907) 742-5600	542	35	15.3	27.5%	249 (45.9%)	15 (2.8%)	62 (11.4%)	49 (9.0%)	53 (9.8%)	16 (3.0%)	98 (18.1%)	77.7	28^th of 176 public elementary schools	84.1%		65.7	50^th of 171 public elementary schools	70.8%	22	45.1	47.1	47.2	50.0			47.1	60.0	52.9	60.4	57.8			57.8	58.5		58.5	$19,570	$1,703	$17,867
Taku Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	701 E 72nd Ave	Anchorage	99518	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(907) 742-5940	286	18	15.4	72.0%	50 (17.5%)	13 (4.5%)	38 (13.3%)	30 (10.5%)	50 (17.5%)	37 (12.9%)	68 (23.8%)	19.5	145^th of 176 public elementary schools	17.6%		16.4	149^th of 171 public elementary schools	12.9%	4	17.7	25.0	21.1	29.7			23.5	20.6	25.0	23.7	35.1			26.2	23.1		23.1	$15,146	$2,236	$12,909

Frequently Asked Questions about Trailside Elementary

Is Trailside Elementary a good school?

Trailside Elementary ranks 37^th of 176 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Trailside Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 379 students attended Trailside Elementary.

What district is Trailside Elementary in?

Anchorage School District

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

What is the racial makeup of Trailside Elementary?

Students at Trailside Elementary are 49% White, 16% Two or more races, 11% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 8% American Indian, 5% Pacific Islander, 2% African American.

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