Aquarian Charter School

Summary:

Aquarian Charter School is an exceptional elementary public charter school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 390 students in grades K-6. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with significantly higher proficiency rates in core subjects compared to the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska.

Aquarian Charter School's academic performance is truly remarkable. In the 2023-2024 school year, 67.33% of its students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 35.51% in the Anchorage School District and 31.5% in Alaska. The school also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, often ranking among the top schools in the state for these groups. However, the school has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a student population from relatively higher socioeconomic backgrounds.

Aquarian Charter School's commitment to academic excellence and equity is further demonstrated by its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.5 to 17.3 students per teacher over the past three school years, slightly lower than the nearby Chugach Optional Elementary, Denali Montessori Elementary, and other schools in the Anchorage area. While the school's exceptional performance is commendable, the low percentage of students from lower-income families may raise questions about its accessibility and inclusivity, an area that could benefit from further exploration and improvement.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

1705 W 32nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99517

(907) 742-4900

District: Anchorage School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
5^th of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,045

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 390

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.3%

Two or more races:

10.5%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Aquarian Charter School ranks better than 97.1% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 3^rd among 62 ranked elementary schools in the Anchorage School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.62. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.3%), two or more races (10.5%), Hispanic (7.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aquarian Charter School is 17.6. 47 elementary schools in the Anchorage School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aquarian Charter School is $13,045. 50 elementary schools in the Anchorage School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aquarian Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aquarian Charter School 5^th of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Aquarian Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Anchorage School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anchorage School District 14^th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aquarian Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Aquarian Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2005	74.25	46^th	213	78.4%
2006	77.40	36^th	218	83.5%
2007	75.87	45^th	212	78.8%
2008	82.19	17^th	219	92.2%
2009	87.32	7^th	226	96.9%
2010	88.17	5^th	229	97.8%
2011	87.07	8^th	223	96.4%
2012	88.24	3^rd	227	98.7%
2013	87.05	5^th	223	97.8%
2014	87.83	3^rd	218	98.6%
2015	93.14	9^th	246	96.3%
2017	93.68	3^rd	180	98.3%
2018	91.17	7^th	186	96.2%
2019	77.55	32^nd	185	82.7%
2021	85.43	19^th	173	89.0%
2022	90.82	7^th	171	95.9%
2023	94.72	4^th	176	97.7%
2024	93.62	5^th	173	97.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Aquarian Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	75.28	6^th	73	91.8%
2021	57.95	21^st	45	53.3%
2023	74.45	12^th	74	83.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Aquarian Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	78.50	3^rd	14	78.6%
2023	93.73	1^st	16	93.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aquarian Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	94.61	2^nd	147	98.6%
2022	85.86	5^th	104	95.2%
2023	88.82	2^nd	119	98.3%
2024	92.70	4^th	122	96.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Aquarian Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	67.64	50^th	159	68.6%
2021	74.01	25^th	141	82.3%
2022	92.28	4^th	143	97.2%
2023	91.67	4^th	152	97.4%
2024	90.07	5^th	142	96.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Aquarian Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	84.31	14^th	159	91.2%
2021	87.42	8^th	142	94.4%
2022	84.31	8^th	148	94.6%
2023	94.33	2^nd	148	98.6%
2024	94.88	1^st	150	99.3%

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Rank History for White students at Aquarian Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	65.16	41^st	147	72.1%
2021	81.79	14^th	127	89.0%
2022	90.78	4^th	137	97.1%
2023	90.60	6^th	138	95.7%
2024	86.60	6^th	133	95.5%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Aquarian Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	73	7	4	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	89
1999	78	14	5	3	11	n/a	n/a	0	111
2000	129	22	12	15	14	n/a	n/a	0	192
2001	164	17	15	25	19	n/a	n/a	0	240
2002	150	29	13	24	24	n/a	n/a	0	240
2003	150	29	13	24	24	n/a	n/a	0	240
2004	168	29	9	20	28	n/a	n/a	0	254
2005	180	29	13	25	26	n/a	n/a	0	273
2006	201	32	15	26	34	n/a	n/a	0	308
2007	228	34	17	27	45	n/a	n/a	0	351
2008	230	16	9	42	19	n/a	n/a	45	361
2009	235	17	11	36	17	4	41	0	361
2010	236	16	16	32	15	3	41	0	359
2011	256	15	18	29	12	0	39	0	369
2012	262	16	18	24	12	1	45	0	378
2013	269	12	17	19	10	1	44	0	372
2014	281	11	15	18	10	1	41	0	377
2015	277	9	12	23	11	1	46	0	379
2016	278	6	11	19	10	2	51	0	377
2017	275	4	10	23	10	1	55	0	378
2018	275	5	11	28	10	1	55	0	385
2019	270	4	10	32	9	1	56	0	382
2020	269	5	9	31	11	1	57	0	383
2021	274	2	12	33	8	1	54	0	384
2022	281	6	12	29	10	3	40	0	381
2023	287	6	10	30	15	2	40	0	390
2024	286	5	7	30	17	4	41	0	390

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aquarian Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	89	4.8	18.5	0
1999	111	6.0	18.5	n/a
2000	192	11.5	16.7	n/a
2001	240	12.0	20.0	n/a
2002	240	14.0	17.1	n/a
2003	240	14.0	17.1	n/a
2004	254	13.0	19.5	n/a
2005	273	15.0	18.2	n/a
2006	308	18.1	17.0	28.2
2007	351	18.5	19.0	17.9
2008	361	18.6	19.4	16.8
2009	361	21.1	17.1	11.9
2010	359	19.1	18.8	10.6
2011	369	20.0	18.3	8.4
2012	378	20.5	18.4	0
2013	372	20.4	18.1	0
2014	377	20.5	18.3	11.1
2015	379	20.0	18.9	0
2016	377	20.0	18.8	0
2017	378	21.7	17.3	0.8
2018	385	22.1	17.3	0.8
2019	382	22.7	16.8	0.8
2020	383	22.2	17.2	0.8
2021	384	23.2	16.5	n/a
2022	381	22.0	17.3	n/a
2023	390	23.0	16.8	0.8
2024	390	22.0	17.6	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Aquarian Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	89	4.8	18.5	0
1999	111	6.0	18.5	n/a
2000	192	11.5	16.7	n/a
2001	240	12.0	20.0	n/a
2002	240	14.0	17.1	n/a
2003	240	14.0	17.1	n/a
2004	254	13.0	19.5	n/a
2005	273	15.0	18.2	n/a
2006	308	18.1	17.0	28.2
2007	351	18.5	19.0	17.9
2008	361	18.6	19.4	16.8
2009	361	21.1	17.1	11.9
2010	359	19.1	18.8	10.6
2011	369	20.0	18.3	8.4
2012	378	20.5	18.4	0
2013	372	20.4	18.1	0
2014	377	20.5	18.3	11.1
2015	379	20.0	18.9	0
2016	377	20.0	18.8	0
2017	378	21.7	17.3	0.8
2018	385	22.1	17.3	0.8
2019	382	22.7	16.8	0.8
2020	383	22.2	17.2	0.8
2021	384	23.2	16.5	n/a
2022	381	22.0	17.3	n/a
2023	390	23.0	16.8	0.8
2024	390	22.0	17.6	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Aquarian Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$272 (2.1%)	$12,773 (97.9%)	$13,045

Data source: Alaska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aquarian Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 32^nd of 185 Elementary schools	Ranks 4^th of 176 Elementary schools	15%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Science (Aquarian Charter School)	56.4	77.6	21.2%
All Grades Science (Anchorage School District)	46.6	39.4	7.2%
All Grades Science (Alaska)	44.7	36.9	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	382	390	2.1%
African American	4	6	50%
American Indian	9	15	66.7%
Asian	10	10
Hispanic	32	30	6.3%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	270	287	6.3%
Two or More Races	56	40	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	0.8%	0.8%	0%

Schools Near Aquarian Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAR English Language Arts (2024)					STAR Mathematics (2024)					ASA Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	STAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 5th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Aquarian Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	1705 W 32nd Ave	Anchorage	99517	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	Yes	No	No	No	(907) 742-4900	390	22	17.6		286 (73.3%)	5 (1.3%)	30 (7.7%)	7 (1.8%)	17 (4.4%)	4 (1.0%)	41 (10.5%)	93.6	5^th of 173 public elementary schools	97.1%		94.7	4^th of 176 public elementary schools	97.7%	1	64.2	70.9	69.4	64.4	67.3	54.7	74.6	71.4	62.2	65.8	78.0	78.0	$13,045	$272	$12,773
North Star Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	605 W Fireweed Ln	Anchorage	99503	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 742-3800	387	25	15.4	104.1%	39 (10.1%)	29 (7.5%)	62 (16.0%)	47 (12.1%)	66 (17.1%)	104 (26.9%)	40 (10.3%)	11.2	157^th of 173 public elementary schools	9.2%		8	169^th of 176 public elementary schools	4.0%	12	20.4	19.6	17.0	18.6	18.8	18.4	8.7	26.4	18.3	18.3	19.6	19.6	$20,048	$3,269	$16,779
Willow Crest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1004 W Tudor Rd	Anchorage	99503	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 742-1000	320	18	17.7	102.8%	43 (13.4%)	15 (4.7%)	55 (17.2%)	36 (11.3%)	77 (24.1%)	37 (11.6%)	57 (17.8%)	10.9	158^th of 173 public elementary schools	8.7%		17	148^th of 176 public elementary schools	15.9%	10	10.4	18.2	12.2	27.1	17.1	10.4	18.2	24.4	24.5	19.2	15.9	15.9	$20,581	$2,800	$17,781
Turnagain Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	3500 W Northern Lights Blvd	Anchorage	99517	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-7200	296	20	14.7	43.6%	137 (46.3%)	3 (1.0%)	19 (6.4%)	18 (6.1%)	37 (12.5%)	30 (10.1%)	52 (17.6%)	54.4	84^th of 173 public elementary schools	51.4%		59.8	65^th of 176 public elementary schools	63.1%	19	26.1	31.3	48.6	53.9	38.7	26.1	37.5	47.2	53.9	40.2	66.7	66.7	$14,018	$1,068	$12,950
Northwood ABC	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	4807 Northwood Dr	Anchorage	99517	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(907) 742-6800	290	20	14.2	69.3%	67 (23.1%)	12 (4.1%)	27 (9.3%)	29 (10.0%)	52 (17.9%)	45 (15.5%)	58 (20.0%)	16.2	147^th of 173 public elementary schools	15.0%		19.9	142^nd of 176 public elementary schools	19.3%	5	14.3	14.3	32.3	26.8	22.7	14.3	17.1	16.1	24.4	18.8	41.9	41.9	$23,348	$3,167	$20,181
Lake Hood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3601 W 40th Ave	Anchorage	99517	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 245-5521	232	17	13.9	46.6%	46 (19.8%)	12 (5.2%)	31 (13.4%)	47 (20.3%)	47 (20.3%)	16 (6.9%)	33 (14.2%)	7.4	167^th of 173 public elementary schools	3.5%		9.3	165^th of 176 public elementary schools	6.3%	2			18.2	15.2	11.6		10.7	18.2	13.3	12.5	28.1	28.1	$19,066	$2,683	$16,382
Inlet View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1219 N St	Anchorage	99501	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-7630	233	14	16.7	31.3%	126 (54.1%)	12 (5.2%)	17 (7.3%)	10 (4.3%)	24 (10.3%)	11 (4.7%)	33 (14.2%)	65.5	56^th of 173 public elementary schools	67.6%		73.2	34^th of 176 public elementary schools	80.7%	22	29.6	58.3	46.2	50.0	46.9	51.9	55.6	41.0	42.9	47.7	55.3	55.3	$13,525	$969	$12,556
Chugach Optional Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	1205 E St	Anchorage	99501	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-3730	265	14	18.8	10.2%	185 (69.8%)	3 (1.1%)	23 (8.7%)	8 (3.0%)	9 (3.4%)	1 (0.4%)	36 (13.6%)	81.3	19^th of 173 public elementary schools	89.0%		88.9	9^th of 176 public elementary schools	94.9%	10	36.1	50.0	60.6	69.7	53.5	41.7	45.0	72.7	81.8	59.2	78.8	78.8	$12,193	$673	$11,519
Denali Montessori Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	148 East Ninth Ave	Anchorage	99501	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-4500	378	24	15.8	72.0%	145 (38.4%)	29 (7.7%)	51 (13.5%)	17 (4.5%)	33 (8.7%)	20 (5.3%)	83 (22.0%)	53.9	86^th of 173 public elementary schools	50.3%		37.8	111^th of 176 public elementary schools	36.9%	25	36.6	38.5	57.5	61.8	48.5	29.3	35.9	31.9	29.4	31.7	56.3	56.3	$17,122	$1,197	$15,924
Rogers Park Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	1400 E Northern Lights Blvd	Anchorage	99508	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-4800	428	30	14.3	33.4%	181 (42.3%)	13 (3.0%)	40 (9.3%)	52 (12.1%)	38 (8.9%)	39 (9.1%)	65 (15.2%)	93.5	6^th of 173 public elementary schools	96.5%		87.1	11^th of 176 public elementary schools	93.8%	5	55.6	64.4	73.4	66.7	64.6	58.8	61.6	68.8	67.5	64.0	80.0	80.0	$14,438	$903	$13,534

Frequently Asked Questions about Aquarian Charter School

Is Aquarian Charter School a good school?

Yes! Aquarian Charter School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 5^th of 173 Alaska elementary schools.

How many students attend Aquarian Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 390 students attended Aquarian Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Aquarian Charter School?

Students at Aquarian Charter School are 73% White, 11% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 2% Asian, 1% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

What district is Aquarian Charter School in?

Anchorage School District

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