Iditarod Elementary School vs. Larson Elementary School
Should you attend Iditarod Elementary School or Larson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
n/a
Larson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Iditarod Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Larson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
416 students
354 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#232 out of 441 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#98 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
9
6
Kindergarten Students
78
40
Grade 1 Students
82
45
Grade 2 Students
59
76
Grade 3 Students
72
59
Grade 4 Students
55
66
Grade 5 Students
61
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
7%
11%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
10%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
59%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
21%
14%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
