Delta Junction Elementary School
Delta Junction Elementary School serves 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Delta Junction Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Delta Junction Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Delta Junction Elementary School's student population of 377 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 377 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Delta Junction Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Delta Junction Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #38 out of 466 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 76% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Delta-Greely School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Delta Junction Elementary School is Delta Junction High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Delta Junction Junior High School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Delta Junction Delta Junction High School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 190 students10
0.2 miles
1655 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4460 0.2 9-12 190 - Delta Junction Delta Junction Junior High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 148 students10
0.7 miles
1655 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5198 0.7 6-8 148 - Delta Junction Delta/greely Homeschool Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-12 | 79 students10
0.7 miles
1680 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4655 0.7 K-12 79 - Fairbanks Salcha Elementary School Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 72 students10
48.8 miles
8530 Richardson Hwy
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-3267 48.8 PK-6 72 - Delta Junction Dot Lake School Grades: PK-12 | 10 students
56.5 miles
Mp 1361 Ak Hwy
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 882-2663 56.5 PK-12 10
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