Serving 17 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Trapper Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trapper Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Trapper Creek Elementary School's student population of 17 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Trapper Creek Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
29%
22%
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
29%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
18%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AK state average).
How many students attend Trapper Creek Elementary School?
17 students attend Trapper Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Trapper Creek Elementary School students are American Indian, 29% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trapper Creek Elementary School?
Trapper Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Trapper Creek Elementary School offer ?
Trapper Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Trapper Creek Elementary School part of?
Trapper Creek Elementary School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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