Zackar Levi Elementary School serves 39 students in grades 3-5.
Zackar Levi Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zackar Levi Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Zackar Levi Elementary School's student population of 39 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Zackar Levi Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Zackar Levi Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#377 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

American Indian
95%
22%

Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
5%
13%
All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
18%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zackar Levi Elementary School's ranking?
Zackar Levi Elementary School is ranked #377 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Zackar Levi Elementary School?
39 students attend Zackar Levi Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Zackar Levi Elementary School students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zackar Levi Elementary School?
Zackar Levi Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 13:1.
What grades does Zackar Levi Elementary School offer ?
Zackar Levi Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Zackar Levi Elementary School part of?
Zackar Levi Elementary School is part of Kuspuk School District.
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