Dillingham Elementary School

565 Seward St
Dillingham, AK 99576
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dillingham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in AK
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dillingham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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School Overview

Dillingham Elementary School's student population of 179 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Dillingham Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dillingham Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#349 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dillingham Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dillingham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dillingham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dillingham Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
68%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Dillingham Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dillingham Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
15%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
15%
14%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dillingham Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Dillingham Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dillingham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dillingham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dillingham Elementary School's ranking?
Dillingham Elementary School is ranked #349 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Dillingham Elementary School?
179 students attend Dillingham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Dillingham Elementary School students are American Indian, 15% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dillingham Elementary School?
Dillingham Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dillingham Elementary School offer ?
Dillingham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dillingham Elementary School part of?
Dillingham Elementary School is part of Dillingham City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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