Serving 45 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, David Louis Memorial School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
David Louis Memorial School's student population of 45 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
David Louis Memorial School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David Louis Memorial School is 0.00, 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
#315 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
100%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Louis Memorial School's ranking?
David Louis Memorial School is ranked #315 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend David Louis Memorial School?
45 students attend David Louis Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of David Louis Memorial School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Louis Memorial School?
David Louis Memorial School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does David Louis Memorial School offer ?
David Louis Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is David Louis Memorial School part of?
David Louis Memorial School is part of Iditarod Area School District.
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