Orion Elementary School
Tel:
(907)742-0250
- Orion Elementary School serves 311 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 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 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 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
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 10%)
School Overview
- Orion Elementary School's student population of 311 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2016) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 311 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Orion Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Orion Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | #20 out of 465 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 23% |
| Asian | 3% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 7% |
| Black | 11% | 3% |
| White | 52% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Orion Elementary School is Crossroads School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mt. Spurr Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jber Mt. Spurr Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 301 students
0.2 miles
8414 Mcguire Ave
Jber, AK 99506
(907)742-0200 0.2 PK-6 301 - Anchorage Mountain View Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 342 students
0.6 miles
4005 Mcphee Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907)742-3900 0.6 PK-6 342 - Anchorage Crossroads School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 14 students
1.0 miles
3350 Commercial Dr # 101
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907)742-2424 1.0 7-12 14 - Anchorage William Tyson Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 414 students
1.0 miles
2801 Richmond Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907)742-8000 1.0 PK-6 414 - Anchorage Clark Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 977 students
1.1 miles
150 South Bragaw Street
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907)742-4700 1.1 6-8 977
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