Iditarod Elementary School vs. Larson Elementary School
Should I attend Iditarod Elementary School or Larson Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Larson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Iditarod Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Larson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
411 students
384 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#210 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#49 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
42
6
Kindergarten Students
65
66
Grade 1 Students
70
55
Grade 2 Students
61
65
Grade 3 Students
57
57
Grade 4 Students
64
68
Grade 5 Students
52
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
8%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
10%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
63%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
17%
13%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%