Mt. Eccles Elementary School serves 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Mt. Eccles 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 top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Eccles Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mt. Eccles Elementary School's student population of 181 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mt. Eccles 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 Mt. Eccles Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#157 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
25%
22%
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
53%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
8%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Mt. Eccles Elementary School's ranking?
Mt. Eccles Elementary School is ranked #157 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Mt. Eccles Elementary School?
181 students attend Mt. Eccles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mt. Eccles Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Eccles Elementary School?
Mt. Eccles Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mt. Eccles Elementary School offer ?
Mt. Eccles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mt. Eccles Elementary School part of?
Mt. Eccles Elementary School is part of Cordova City School District.
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