Orion Elementary School

5112 Arctic Warrior Dr
Jber, AK 99506
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Orion Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 5% in AK
  • : 50-54% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Orion Elementary School's student population of 446 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 78% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Orion Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orion Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#20 out of 459 schools
(Top 5%)
50-54%
23%
50-54%
29%
50-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
22%
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
19%
8%
Black
9%
2%
White
55%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
9%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orion Elementary School's ranking?
Orion Elementary School is ranked #20 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Orion Elementary School often compared to?
Orion Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aurora Elementary School, Ursa Minor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Orion Elementary School?
446 students attend Orion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Orion Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 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 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Orion Elementary School offer ?
Orion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Orion Elementary School part of?
Orion Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 50-54% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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