East Elementary School

200 Benny Benson Dr
Kodiak, AK 99615
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East 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 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in AK
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

East Elementary School's student population of 325 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

East 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 East Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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)
#253 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of East Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East 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.
20-24%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East 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.
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of East Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
32%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in East Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
21%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in East Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in East Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in East Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in East Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in East Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of East 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
43%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East 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
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Elementary School's ranking?
East Elementary School is ranked #253 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
325 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of East Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are American Indian, 21% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Kodiak Island Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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