Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rae C. Stedman Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School's student population of 223 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rae C. Stedman Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#141 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
28%
22%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
5%
2%
White
57%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
3%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rae C. Stedman Elementary School's ranking?
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School is ranked #141 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Rae C. Stedman Elementary School?
223 students attend Rae C. Stedman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Rae C. Stedman Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rae C. Stedman Elementary School?
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rae C. Stedman Elementary School offer ?
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rae C. Stedman Elementary School part of?
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School is part of Petersburg Borough School District.
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