Campbell STEM Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 415 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Anchorage School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of minority students compared to surrounding schools.
Academically, Campbell STEM Elementary has shown mixed performance. While the school excels in science proficiency, with 47.46% of students proficient or better compared to district (38.66%) and state (36.94%) averages, its performance in English Language Arts (25.66% proficient) and Mathematics (24.44% proficient) lags behind. The school's strengths are particularly evident for Native American and Hispanic students, who perform well in science. However, the school ranks lower for female, male, and multi-racial students in overall academic performance. With a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (46.99%), the school faces challenges in addressing equity concerns.
When compared to nearby schools, Campbell STEM Elementary generally performs better than Chinook Elementary and Willow Crest Elementary, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Sand Lake Elementary and Northern Lights ABC K-8 School. The school's declining statewide ranking over the years suggests that it may be struggling to keep up with the academic performance of other schools in the state, and continued focus on improving student outcomes, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and addressing the needs of underperforming student groups, could be important areas for the school to address.
In the 2023-24 school year, 394 students attended Campbell STEM Elementary.
Students at Campbell STEM Elementary are 30% White, 22% Two or more races, 14% American Indian, 13% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 6% Pacific Islander, 4% African American.
Anchorage School District
Students who attend Campbell STEM Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Romig Middle SchoolHigh : West High School
Campbell STEM Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.5% of Alaska elementary schools.