Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, O'malley Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O'malley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
O'malley Elementary School's student population of 350 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
O'malley Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O'malley Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 441 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
21%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
3%
2%
White
70%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'malley Elementary School's ranking?
O'malley Elementary School is ranked #18 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are O'malley Elementary School often compared to?
O'malley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huffman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend O'malley Elementary School?
350 students attend O'malley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of O'malley Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'malley Elementary School?
O'malley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does O'malley Elementary School offer ?
O'malley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is O'malley Elementary School part of?
O'malley Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is O'malley Elementary School located?
O'malley Elementary School is located in the Mid Hillside neighborhood of Anchorage, AK.
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