Rae C. Stedman Elementary School
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School serves 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School's student population of 231 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2006) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 231 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Rae C. Stedman Elementary School is 0.49, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #51 out of 466 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 19% | 23% |
| Asian | 5% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 2% | 3% |
| White | 69% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Petersburg Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rae C. Stedman Elementary School is Petersburg High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Mitkof Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Petersburg Mitkof Middle School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 88 students10
0.1 miles
500 N First St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 772-3860 0.1 6-8 88 - Petersburg Petersburg High School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 151 students10
0.1 miles
109 Charles W St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 772-3861 0.1 9-12 151 - Wrangell Wrangell High School Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 79 students10
32.0 miles
310 Reid St
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-3395 32 9-12 79 - Wrangell Evergreen Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 152 students10
32.1 miles
350 Bennett St
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-2321 32.1 PK-5 152 - Wrangell Stikine Middle School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 59 students10
32.1 miles
312 Church St
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-3393 32.1 6-8 59
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