Serving 177 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Main Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Main Elementary serves the eastern part of Kodiak, AK, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and the furthest edge being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Main Elementary School's student population of 177 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
177 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Coming together to connect, to inspire and to learn.
School Rankings
Main Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Main Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#284 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
19%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
49%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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)51.4%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Main Elementary School's ranking?
Main Elementary School is ranked #284 out of 441 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Main Elementary School?
177 students attend Main Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Main Elementary School students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Main Elementary School?
Main Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Main Elementary School offer ?
Main Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Main Elementary School part of?
Main Elementary School is part of Kodiak Island Borough School District.
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