Serving 95 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Talkeetna 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 50-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Talkeetna 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
School Overview
Talkeetna Elementary School's student population of 95 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Talkeetna Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Talkeetna Elementary School is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 443 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
81%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
13%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talkeetna Elementary School's ranking?
Talkeetna Elementary School is ranked #48 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Talkeetna Elementary School?
95 students attend Talkeetna Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Talkeetna Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Talkeetna Elementary School?
Talkeetna Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Talkeetna Elementary School offer ?
Talkeetna Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Talkeetna Elementary School part of?
Talkeetna Elementary School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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