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 424 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 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 319 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 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), 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
424 students
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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
45
7
Kindergarten Students
56
42
Grade 1 Students
68
40
Grade 2 Students
75
45
Grade 3 Students
50
74
Grade 4 Students
73
47
Grade 5 Students
57
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
12%
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
12%
12%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
57%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
22%
15%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%