Trailside Elementary, home of the Timberwolves, is a public elementary school that serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Opened in 2000, Trailside has an annual average enrollment of 310 students. It is in Anchorage’s Abbott Loop neighborhood, next to Service High School and near the Far North Bicentennial Park system. Its location provides stunning views of the Chugach Mountains from the school playground and opportunities for outdoor education. The school is home to the annual Trailside Triathlon and Hit the Trails community run.
Trailside Elementary’s curriculum incorporates technology, the arts, outdoor education, a healthy lifestyle and character building into its core academic subjects. Faculty and staff work hard to instill a love of learning in students, encouraging them to try their best and celebrate their successes. Students can supplement their learning by participating in a variety of academic, sports and social activities before, during and after school.
Trailside Elementary encourages families to serve as active partners with the school. Parents are active participants in the classroom and as part of the school’s PTA. Together, teachers, administrators and parents work to make Trailside one of Anchorage’s most coveted public schools.
Trailside Elementary
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
5151 Abbott Rd,
Anchorage, AK
Anchorage School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%
GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
24.9%
State Average
8.2%
Science
26.8%
State Average
11.3%
Student Diversity
Female
53.8%
Male
46.2%
White
49.3%
Two or more races
16.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.6%
Hispanic
9.2%
Native American
7.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
4.7%
Black
2.4%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/7/2018
Trailside Elementary is a one of the best neighborhood schools. Great community, amazing teachers, beautiful library, excellent PE program with swim lessons, caring and ready to learn students, and a very active and effective PTA.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/24/2021
A great school my kids were so happy to go here and now we move to bear valley and we miss the school great school.
7/30/2013
Trailside is the best. I am saddened we may have to move and my children won't be able to continue here. It is a great atmosphere, the teachers are AWESOME. Trailside is a hard act to follow! Great school! Great teachers!
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Abbott Loop
List Price Range
$175K - $1.9M
Homes For Sale
35
Average Home Value
$374,401
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
28%
Household Income
$113,187
% of College Grads
29%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,714 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
23.6%
Homes for Sale
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- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 960 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Ruth Arcand Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Whisper Faith Kovach Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Winchester Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Campbell Creek Greenbelt Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Abbott Loop Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Wickersham Park
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