Bear Valley Elementary

Public PK, KG-6

 15001 Mountain Air Dr
       Anchorage, AK  99516


(907) 742-5900

District: Anchorage School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1st of 172 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,945 Help


Students who attend Bear Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Goldenview Middle School
High:    South Anchorage High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  397

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.8%
Two or more races:
12.1%
Hispanic:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5% Help


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Compare Details Bear Valley Elementary ranks better than 99.4% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks first among 63 ranked elementary schools in the Anchorage School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.8%), two or more races (12.1%), Hispanic (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bear Valley Elementary is 19.4. 60 elementary schools in the Anchorage School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bear Valley Elementary is $12,945. 54 elementary schools in the Anchorage School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Bear Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bear Valley Elementary 1st of 172 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Bear Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Anchorage School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anchorage School District 11th of 23 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bear Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bear Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 87.02 7th 213 96.7%
2006 88.27 2nd 218 99.1%
2007 84.35 10th 212 95.3%
2008 86.75 5th 219 97.7%
2009 86.79 8th 226 96.5%
2010 88.15 6th 229 97.4%
2011 87.31 5th 223 97.8%
2012 88.56 2nd 227 99.1%
2013 90.08 2nd 223 99.1%
2014 88.12 2nd 218 99.1%
2015 95.35 3rd 246 98.8%
2017 92.13 7th 180 96.1%
2018 88.61 13th 186 93.0%
2019 91.39 7th 185 96.2%
2021 92.89 6th 173 96.5%
2022 97.14 1st 172 99.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bear Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 63.01 16th 58 72.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Bear Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.12 2nd 159 98.7%
2021 94.45 3rd 141 97.9%
2022 99.16 1st 144 99.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Bear Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.92 10th 159 93.7%
2021 84.78 11th 142 92.3%
2022 88.76 5th 149 96.6%
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Rank History for White students at Bear Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.67 8th 147 94.6%
2021 82.61 13th 127 89.8%
2022 95.25 2nd 138 98.6%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, 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.

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Bear Valley Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Bear Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 480 12 8 2 19 n/a n/a 0 521
1990 473 15 9 2 19 n/a n/a 0 518
1991 500 17 11 7 14 n/a n/a 0 549
1992 506 10 16 3 13 n/a n/a 0 548
1993 519 14 13 4 25 n/a n/a 0 575
1994 524 11 12 3 19 n/a n/a 0 569
1995 469 4 7 2 29 n/a n/a 0 511
1996 469 4 7 2 29 n/a n/a 0 511
1997 447 2 10 2 27 n/a n/a 0 488
1998 465 2 14 5 27 n/a n/a 0 513
1999 453 4 11 9 27 n/a n/a 0 504
2000 444 7 10 13 32 n/a n/a 0 506
2001 416 5 8 15 25 n/a n/a 0 469
2002 453 4 11 17 27 n/a n/a 0 512
2003 453 4 11 17 27 n/a n/a 0 512
2004 449 6 9 15 35 n/a n/a 0 514
2005 473 8 20 18 36 n/a n/a 0 555
2006 467 8 19 18 42 n/a n/a 0 554
2007 390 9 25 14 18 n/a n/a 0 456
2008 339 8 26 22 17 n/a n/a 32 444
2009 352 7 24 23 22 0 35 0 463
2010 347 6 16 20 14 0 34 0 437
2011 326 7 19 20 20 2 37 0 431
2012 301 3 19 18 12 1 49 0 403
2013 305 1 18 19 17 1 50 0 411
2014 292 1 14 21 18 1 42 0 389
2015 277 2 15 25 20 0 42 0 381
2016 303 2 14 21 16 0 41 0 397
2017 306 5 11 27 16 3 47 0 415
2018 311 6 11 35 12 2 36 0 413
2019 297 5 10 22 10 0 41 0 385
2020 313 5 13 34 10 2 45 0 422
2021 197 0 13 13 5 2 33 0 263
2022 290 1 11 29 8 0 44 0 383
2023 281 5 13 37 10 3 48 0 397

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 Bear Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 521 23.5 22.1 3.3
1990 518 23.5 22.0 1.9
1991 549 24.5 22.4 2.6
1992 548 24.5 22.3 1.3
1993 575 24.5 23.5 1.2
1994 569 24.5 23.2 1.2
1995 511 23.5 21.7 2.3
1996 511 23.5 21.7 2.3
1997 488 23.5 20.8 2.9
1998 513 24.0 21.4 3.5
1999 504 22.6 22.3 3.4
2000 506 24.6 20.6 2
2001 469 23.0 20.4 1.9
2002 512 28.5 18.0 2
2003 512 28.5 18.0 2
2004 514 30.0 17.1 2.9
2005 555 28.5 19.5 3.6
2006 554 27.4 20.2 7
2007 456 25.3 18.0 5.3
2008 444 24.8 17.9 5.6
2009 463 25.9 17.9 6.5
2010 437 25.2 17.3 5
2011 431 26.9 16.0 7.2
2012 403 23.3 17.2 7.4
2013 411 25.5 16.1 6.3
2014 389 24.9 15.6 12.1
2015 381 23.0 16.5 6.6
2016 397 22.0 18.0 4.5
2017 415 23.1 17.8 5.5
2018 413 23.1 17.8 6.8
2019 385 23.0 16.6 8.6
2020 422 23.5 17.8 5.2
2021 263 19.7 13.2 n/a
2022 383 19.8 19.3 n/a
2023 397 20.4 19.4 5

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 Bear Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 521 23.5 22.1 3.3
1990 518 23.5 22.0 1.9
1991 549 24.5 22.4 2.6
1992 548 24.5 22.3 1.3
1993 575 24.5 23.5 1.2
1994 569 24.5 23.2 1.2
1995 511 23.5 21.7 2.3
1996 511 23.5 21.7 2.3
1997 488 23.5 20.8 2.9
1998 513 24.0 21.4 3.5
1999 504 22.6 22.3 3.4
2000 506 24.6 20.6 2
2001 469 23.0 20.4 1.9
2002 512 28.5 18.0 2
2003 512 28.5 18.0 2
2004 514 30.0 17.1 2.9
2005 555 28.5 19.5 3.6
2006 554 27.4 20.2 7
2007 456 25.3 18.0 5.3
2008 444 24.8 17.9 5.6
2009 463 25.9 17.9 6.5
2010 437 25.2 17.3 5
2011 431 26.9 16.0 7.2
2012 403 23.3 17.2 7.4
2013 411 25.5 16.1 6.3
2014 389 24.9 15.6 12.1
2015 381 23.0 16.5 6.6
2016 397 22.0 18.0 4.5
2017 415 23.1 17.8 5.5
2018 413 23.1 17.8 6.8
2019 385 23.0 16.6 8.6
2020 422 23.5 17.8 5.2
2021 263 19.7 13.2 n/a
2022 383 19.8 19.3 n/a
2023 397 20.4 19.4 5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bear Valley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $771 (6.0%) $12,174 (94.0%) $12,945

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bear Valley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
Ranks 7th of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 1st of 172 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bear Valley Elementary)64.258.2
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Anchorage School District)40.224.9
 15.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alaska)36.820.6
 16.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bear Valley Elementary)64.252.7
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Anchorage School District)4630.2
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alaska)43.325
 18.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bear Valley Elementary)78.968.4
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Anchorage School District)42.730.1
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Alaska)39.726.5
 13.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bear Valley Elementary)88.577.2
 11.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Anchorage School District)49.728
 21.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alaska)45.123.7
 21.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bear Valley Elementary)71.779.6
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Anchorage School District)41.343.2
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Alaska)38.637.5
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bear Valley Elementary)53.385.7
 32.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Anchorage School District)43.738.7
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alaska)39.934.4
 5.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bear Valley Elementary)86.370.5
 15.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Anchorage School District)51.644.3
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Alaska)45.538.1
 7.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bear Valley Elementary)76.567.2
 9.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Anchorage School District)42.832.5
 10.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alaska)35.126.1
 8.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bear Valley Elementary)7568.9
 6.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Anchorage School District)42.233.9
 8.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Alaska)39.229.5
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Bear Valley Elementary)69.970.3
 0.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Anchorage School District)39.427.2
 12.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Alaska)35.722.9
 12.8%
All Grades Science (Bear Valley Elementary)71.283.7
 12.5%
   All Grades Science (Anchorage School District)46.640
 6.6%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.738.1
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students385397
 3.1%
African American55
American Indian1010
Asian1013
 30%
Hispanic2237
 68.2%
Pacific Islander03
White297281
 5.4%
Two or More Races4148
 17.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.6%5%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bear Valley Elementary

Students who attend Bear Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Goldenview Middle School
High : South Anchorage High School

Yes! Bear Valley Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 1st of 172 Alaska elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 397 students attended Bear Valley Elementary.

Students at Bear Valley Elementary are 71% White, 12% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% American Indian, 1% African American.


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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 Development. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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