Peterson Elementary School
- Peterson Elementary School serves 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (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 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- Peterson Elementary School's student population of 281 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2014) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 281 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Peterson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Peterson Elementary School is 0.44, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 9% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 74% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kodiak Island Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
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