Serving 191 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Main 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Main Elementary School's student population of 191 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Main 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 Main Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#342 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
17%
22%
Asian
55%
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
17%
47%
Hawaiian
3%
3%
Two or more races
3%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Main Elementary School's ranking?
Main Elementary School is ranked #342 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Main Elementary School?
191 students attend Main Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Main Elementary School students are Asian, 17% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Main Elementary School?
Main Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Main Elementary School offer ?
Main Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Main Elementary School part of?
Main Elementary School is part of Kodiak Island Borough School District.
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