Tanaina Elementary School

About Tanaina Elementary School

Tanaina Elementary School is a public school located in Anchorage, Alaska. It is part of the Anchorage School District and serves students in grades K-5. The school has a great reputation for providing an excellent education to its students. The school offers a variety of programs and activities designed to help students reach their full potential. The school has a strong focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education, as well as a strong emphasis on the arts. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and drama. Tanaina Elementary School is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for its students and staff. The school has a strong sense of community and strives to create a positive learning environment. Tanaina Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow.

Address:	2550 Lucille St Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone:	(907) 352-9400
Site:	www.matsuk12.us/tne
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	326 students

Overview Tanaina Elementary School

Tanaina Elementary School serves 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Tanaina Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Tanaina Elementary School

Tanaina Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Tanaina Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.