Kasuun Elementary School in Anchorage, AK serves 426 students from prekindergarten to grade 6 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which is approximately equal to the state average.
The school's math proficiency ranges between 30% and 34%, which is approximately equal to the state average of 32% but below the district average of 37%.
Reading proficiency at Kasuun Elementary is between 30% and 34%, which is higher than the state average of 29% but lower than the district average of 34%.
Science proficiency is between 30% and 39%, which is lower than both the state average of 38% and the district average of 40%.
Enrollment declined from 425 students in 2018 to 289 students in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch increased from 37% in 2018 to 36% free lunch plus 5% reduced price lunch in 2023, indicating some socioeconomic shifts at this Anchorage public elementary school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kasuun Elementary School's student population of 426 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kasuun Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kasuun Elementary School is 0.83, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#205 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
16%
22%
Asian
15%
5%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
5%
2%
White
25%
47%
Hawaiian
8%
3%
Two or more races
22%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kasuun Elementary School's ranking?
Kasuun Elementary School is ranked #205 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Kasuun Elementary School?
426 students attend Kasuun Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Kasuun Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kasuun Elementary School?
Kasuun Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kasuun Elementary School offer ?
Kasuun Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kasuun Elementary School part of?
Kasuun Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Kasuun Elementary School located?
Kasuun Elementary School is located in the Abbott Loop neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 8 other public schools located in Abbott Loop.
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