Turnagain Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Anchorage, Alaska 99517 · Anchorage School District
#97 of 159 elementary schools in Alaska
#27997 of 50,301 nationally
About Turnagain Elementary
Turnagain Elementary is a public elementary located in Anchorage, in the Anchorage School District school district of Alaska, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 247 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 97th of 159 ranked elementary schools in Alaska. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 247.
There are 74 schools in Anchorage; Turnagain Elementary ranks 22nd of 64 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Turnagain Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Turnagain Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lake Hood Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
185 students · 1.0 km away
Aquarian Charter School
Anchorage · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
365 students · 1.7 km away
West High School
Anchorage · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,702 students · 1.8 km away
Romig Middle School
Anchorage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,138 students · 1.8 km away
Northwood ABC
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
255 students · 2.4 km away
Inlet View Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
190 students · 2.8 km away
Willow Crest Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
294 students · 2.9 km away
Steller Secondary School
Anchorage · Public high · Grades 6–12
305 students · 3.0 km away
North Star Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
317 students · 3.0 km away
Frontier Charter School
Anchorage · Charter other · Grades K–12
689 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alaska with a comparable Enrollment.
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246 students
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Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
240 students
Russian Jack Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
254 students
Baxter Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
239 students
Northwood ABC
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
255 students
Homestead Elementary
Eagle River · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
255 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Turnagain Elementary a good school?
Turnagain Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 45.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #97 of 159 in Alaska. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Turnagain Elementary rank in Alaska?
Turnagain Elementary ranks #97 of 159 elementary schools in Alaska and #27997 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Turnagain Elementary?
Turnagain Elementary had 247 students in 2025.
Is Turnagain Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Turnagain Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Turnagain Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Turnagain Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.