Serving 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Delta Junction Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 45-49% (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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Delta Junction Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district in Delta Junction, AK, encompassing approximately 5,750.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 70.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delta Junction Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Delta Junction Elementary School's student population of 306 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Delta Junction Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delta Junction Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#70 out of 441 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
22%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.5%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delta Junction Elementary School's ranking?
Delta Junction Elementary School is ranked #70 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Delta Junction Elementary School?
306 students attend Delta Junction Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Delta Junction Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delta Junction Elementary School?
Delta Junction Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Delta Junction Elementary School offer ?
Delta Junction Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Delta Junction Elementary School part of?
Delta Junction Elementary School is part of Delta/Greely School District.
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