Talkeetna Elementary School
Talkeetna Elementary School serves 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Talkeetna Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 39%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Rankings
Talkeetna Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Talkeetna Elementary School's student population of 120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 120 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Rankings
Talkeetna Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 461 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Talkeetna Elementary School is 0.42, 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 | #165 out of 461 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 15% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 75% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 4% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Talkeetna Elementary School is Susitna Valley High School (13.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Trapper Creek Elementary School (4.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Trapper Creek Trapper Creek Elementary School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 22 students10
4.0 miles
6742 E Petersville Rd
Trapper Creek, AK 99683
(907) 733-9451 4 PK-6 22 - Talkeetna Susitna Valley High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 192 students10
13.0 miles
42728 S Parks Hwy
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9300 13 6-12 192 - Willow Willow Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 155 students10
39.7 miles
31706 W Parks Hwy
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9300 39.7 PK-6 155 - Wasilla John Shaw Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 447 students10
50.2 miles
3750 E Paradise Ln
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0500 50.2 PK-5 447 - Wasilla Meadow Lakes Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 425 students10
51.3 miles
1741 Pittman Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-6100 51.3 PK-5 425
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