Joy Elementary School vs. Nordale Elementary School
Should I attend Joy Elementary School or Nordale 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
Joy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Nordale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Joy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 52% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Nordale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-6
Total Students
327 students
282 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#286 out of 443 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#349 out of 443 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
13
10
Kindergarten Students
35
39
Grade 1 Students
46
33
Grade 2 Students
44
35
Grade 3 Students
44
34
Grade 4 Students
47
36
Grade 5 Students
52
50
Grade 6 Students
30
45
Grade 7 Students
9
-
Grade 8 Students
7
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
13%
9%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
12%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
48%
41%
% Hawaiian
3%
2%
% Two or more races
20%
24%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
