Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ursa Major Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ursa Major Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ursa Major Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ursa Major Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#196 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
22%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
9%
2%
White
59%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
9%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ursa Major Elementary School's ranking?
Ursa Major Elementary School is ranked #196 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Ursa Major Elementary School often compared to?
Ursa Major Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ursa Minor Elementary School, Aurora Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Ursa Major Elementary School?
390 students attend Ursa Major Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ursa Major Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ursa Major Elementary School?
Ursa Major Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ursa Major Elementary School offer ?
Ursa Major Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ursa Major Elementary School part of?
Ursa Major Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
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