Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Orion Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 45% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Orion Elementary School's student population of 423 students has grown by 127% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 69% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
423 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Motto
Educating nearly 43,000 students while achieving equitable, high-quality instruction.
School Rankings
Orion Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orion Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#86 out of 441 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
21%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
21%
8%
Black
9%
2%
White
56%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
8%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orion Elementary School's ranking?
Orion Elementary School is ranked #86 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Orion Elementary School often compared to?
Orion Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aurora Elementary School, Ursa Minor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Orion Elementary School?
423 students attend Orion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Orion Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% 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 Orion Elementary School?
Orion Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Orion Elementary School offer ?
Orion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Orion Elementary School part of?
Orion Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
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