Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Delta Junction Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delta Junction Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Delta Junction Elementary School's student population of 359 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Delta Junction Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delta Junction Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#90 out of 459 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
74%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delta Junction Elementary School's ranking?
Delta Junction Elementary School is ranked #90 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Delta Junction Elementary School?
359 students attend Delta Junction Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Delta Junction Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delta Junction Elementary School?
Delta Junction Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Delta Junction Elementary School offer ?
Delta Junction Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Delta Junction Elementary School part of?
Delta Junction Elementary School is part of Delta/Greely School District.
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