Iditarod Elementary School serves 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Iditarod Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Iditarod Elementary School's student population of 411 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Iditarod Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Iditarod Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#210 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
63%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
17%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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 Iditarod Elementary School's ranking?
Iditarod Elementary School is ranked #210 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Iditarod Elementary School?
411 students attend Iditarod Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Iditarod Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iditarod Elementary School?
Iditarod Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Iditarod Elementary School offer ?
Iditarod Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Iditarod Elementary School part of?
Iditarod Elementary School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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