Dillingham Elementary School serves 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Dillingham Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dillingham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dillingham Elementary School's student population of 204 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dillingham Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dillingham Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#289 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
58%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
11%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
26%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
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 Dillingham Elementary School's ranking?
Dillingham Elementary School is ranked #289 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Dillingham Elementary School?
204 students attend Dillingham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Dillingham Elementary School students are American Indian, 26% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dillingham Elementary School?
Dillingham Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dillingham Elementary School offer ?
Dillingham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dillingham Elementary School part of?
Dillingham Elementary School is part of Dillingham City School District.
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