Larson Elementary School vs. Iditarod Elementary School
Should I attend Larson Elementary School or Iditarod 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
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
n/a
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
384 students
411 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#49 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#210 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
6
42
Kindergarten Students
66
65
Grade 1 Students
55
70
Grade 2 Students
65
61
Grade 3 Students
57
57
Grade 4 Students
68
64
Grade 5 Students
67
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
11%
8%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
63%
63%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
17%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
