D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Airport Heights Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 1510 Alder Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 22% · Math 27% proficient · 15th percentile in Alaska
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alaska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
272
Students
enrolled
13.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%15/100reading 9th percentile, math 21st percentile among Alaska middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%89/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 55% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alaska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +0 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alaska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−12 pts vs. state avg 34%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−4 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alaska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic30%30%reading -6 pts, math +0 pts39th percentile (list)
Asian17%22%reading -13 pts, math -6 pts15th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native15%15%reading -8 pts, math -5 pts28th percentile (list)
Multiracial10%30%reading -29 pts, math -5 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income17%22%reading -13 pts, math -4 pts10th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1510 Alder Dr
City Anchorage
ZIP Code 99508
District 0200180
NCES School ID 020018000054
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 99508

Understanding the community around Airport Heights Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,823
Per Capita Income $32,695
Poverty Rate 13.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%
High School or Higher 90.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $301,900
Median Rent $1,283
Owner-Occupied 53.9%
Renter-Occupied 46.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Airport Heights Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Asian 25.7%
Two or More Races 18.4%
American Indian 17.3%
Hispanic/Latino 15.1%
White 10.3%
Pacific Islander 10.3%
Black 2.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 272
Teachers (FTE) 20.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Airport Heights Elementary?
Airport Heights Elementary has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Airport Heights Elementary?
Airport Heights Elementary has 272 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1.
What grades does Airport Heights Elementary serve?
Airport Heights Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Airport Heights Elementary receive per student?
Airport Heights Elementary receives $18,698 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Airport Heights Elementary in 99508 ▼
Avg Home Value
$351,940
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,563
1-Year Change
+8.6%
% Renters
46.1%

Other Schools in 99508

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026