Peterson Elementary School

Avenue G Bldg 550
Kodiak, AK 99615

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10/

Top 5%

Tel: (907) 486-7486

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Peterson Elementary School serves 195 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Peterson 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 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 65-69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 195 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in AK
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Peterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

School Overview

Peterson Elementary School's student population of 195 students has declined by 30% over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2014

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

195 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Peterson Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 461 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Peterson Elementary School is 0.24, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AK)

Overall Testing Rank

#11 out of 461 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Peterson Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

70-74%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Peterson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

65-69%

44%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Peterson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Peterson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

22%

Asian

Hispanic

Black

White

87%

47%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Peterson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

13%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.24

0.71

This chart display the diversity score of Peterson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

22%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Peterson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

12%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Kodiak Island Borough School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peterson Elementary School's ranking?

Peterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).

How many students attend Peterson Elementary School?

195 students attend Peterson Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Peterson Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Peterson Elementary School?

Peterson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 13:1.

What grades does Peterson Elementary School offer ?

Peterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Peterson Elementary School part of?

Peterson Elementary School is part of Kodiak Island Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 195 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education