Orion Elementary School
5112 Arctic Warrior Dr
Jber, AK 99506
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jber, AK 99506
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(907)742-0250
- Orion Elementary School serves 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 34%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 38%) for the 2014-15 school year.
- Orion Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2014-15 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 52%.
Top Placements
Orion Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Orion Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2016) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 334 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Orion Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2014-15 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Orion Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | -- |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 23% |
| Asian | 3% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 7% |
| Black | 12% | 3% |
| White | 55% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 10% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.35 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Orion Elementary School is Crossroads School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Crossroads School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mt. Spurr Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jber Mt. Spurr Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 319 students
0.2 miles
8414 Mcguire Ave
Jber, AK 99506
(907)742-0200 0.2 PK-6 319 - Anchorage Mountain View Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 346 students
0.6 miles
4005 Mcphee Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907)742-3900 0.6 PK-6 346 - Anchorage Crossroads School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 25 students
1.0 miles
3350 Commercial Dr # 101
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907)742-2424 1.0 7-12 25 - Anchorage William Tyson Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 475 students
1.0 miles
2801 Richmond Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907)742-8000 1.0 PK-6 475 - Anchorage Clark Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 965 students
1.1 miles
150 South Bragaw Street
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907)742-4700 1.1 6-8 965
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