Talkeetna Elementary School in Talkeetna, AK serves 108 students from prekindergarten through grade 5, with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, which is approximately equal to the state average.
Math proficiency is between 40% and 49%, which is higher than the state average of 32% and nearly equal to the district average of 41%, showing fluctuations in past years ranging from 20% to 59%.
Reading proficiency ranges from 40% to 49%, which is higher than the state average of 29% but slightly lower than the district average of 32%, with no clear upward trend over recent years.
Science proficiency is reported at 50%, higher than both the state average of 38% and the district average of 44%, improving from a lower 20% proficiency in 2021.
Enrollment slightly increased from 95 students in 2022 to 111 students in 2023 while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch declined from 65% in 2022 to 52% in 2023, indicating a notable change in the socioeconomic composition of this rural Alaska elementary school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Talkeetna Elementary serves the west part of its district in Talkeetna, AK, covering an area of approximately 567.9 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 24.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Talkeetna Elementary School's student population of 121 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
121 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Talkeetna Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#128 out of 441 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
22%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
13%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.3%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
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 #128 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Talkeetna Elementary School?
121 students attend Talkeetna Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Talkeetna Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Talkeetna Elementary School?
Talkeetna Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Talkeetna Elementary School offer ?
Talkeetna Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Talkeetna Elementary School part of?
Talkeetna Elementary School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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