Orion Elementary School serves 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Orion Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 75-79% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Orion Elementary School's student population of 249 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orion Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Orion Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#11 out of 443 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
22%
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
25%
8%
Black
9%
2%
White
45%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
13%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
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 Orion Elementary School's ranking?
Orion Elementary School is ranked #11 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Orion Elementary School?
249 students attend Orion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Orion Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orion Elementary School?
Orion Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orion Elementary School offer ?
Orion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orion Elementary School part of?
Orion Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
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