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Airport Heights Elementary

1510 Alder Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508 · (907) 742-4550 · Anchorage Municipality
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL240 STUDENTS
Enrollment
240
Elementary
DISTRICT 316 · STATE 277
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.4:1 · STATE 15.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
105%
251 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
16
Kindergarten
42
Grade 1
34
Grade 2
37
Grade 3
43
Grade 4
35
Grade 5
33
Student demographics
White
2410%
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
3715%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 8%
Black
63%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 2%
Asian
6226%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 5%
Two+
4117%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 14%
Native American
4017%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 22%
Pacific Islander
3013%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 3%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
11950%
Female
12150%

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Test scores

AK STAR + Alaska Science 2023-24 . % Advanced + Proficient
English Language Arts
13.7%
AK avg 35.2%
Math
14.4%
AK avg 34.3%
Source: AK STAR + Alaska Science. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
240
-93 (-28%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
was 14.8:1
% White
10%
was 11%
% Hispanic
15%
was 17%
% Black
3%
was 5%
% Asian
26%
was 26%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Airport Heights Elementary

Located at 1510 Alder Dr, in Anchorage, Alaska, Airport Heights Elementary is an average-sized elementary-level community that teaches 240 students (grades pre-K through 6), operated by Anchorage School District.

Airport Heights Elementary is one of 92 schools operated by Anchorage School District, a district that hosts 40,587 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Airport Heights Elementary records that the most-represented group is Asian (26%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder reads as 17% multiracial, 17% Native American, 15% Hispanic, 13% Pacific Islander. That is meaningfully more Asian than the county at large, where the share is closer to 10%.

In terms of school funding signals, Airport Heights Elementary shows 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.0:1. The state averages around 15.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 105% of students at Airport Heights Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Anchorage Municipality (around 49%), the school's rate is north of typical.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Anchorage Municipality put median household earnings sit near $103,284, about 39% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. In all, Anchorage Municipality runs 99 public schools (combined enrollment of about 41,241 students), of which Airport Heights Elementary is one.

The closest other public school is Whaley School, roughly 0.7 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Airport Heights Elementary operates from a metropolitan location.

Over the past 7-year window. Airport Heights Elementary's enrollment has ticked down 28% since 2018, when it stood at 333 (now 240). The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 14.8:1 in 2018 to 13.0:1 today.

On allk12, members of the Airport Heights Elementary community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Anchorage Municipality at a glance

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Population
288,976
Census ACS
Median income
$103,284
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
99
41,241 students

Quick facts

School name
Airport Heights Elementary
District
Anchorage School District
Address
1510 Alder Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone
(907) 742-4550
County
Anchorage Municipality
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
240
Teachers (FTE)
18
Student–teacher ratio
13.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
251 (105%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
020018000054
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Airport Heights Elementary
How large is Airport Heights Elementary?
Airport Heights Elementary enrolls approximately 240 students in grades PK-06.
Is Airport Heights Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Airport Heights Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Airport Heights Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Airport Heights Elementary is approximately 13.0:1 (18 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Airport Heights Elementary?
At Airport Heights Elementary, the student body is approximately 10% White, 15% Hispanic, 3% Black, 26% Asian, 17% Two or more.
Who oversees Airport Heights Elementary?
Airport Heights Elementary is overseen by Anchorage School District in Anchorage Municipality.
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