Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Orion Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Orion Elementary School's student population of 456 students has grown by 104% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orion Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orion Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#20 out of 459 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
22%
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
21%
8%
Black
9%
2%
White
53%
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
12%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orion Elementary School's ranking?
Orion Elementary School is ranked #20 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Orion Elementary School often compared to?
Orion Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aurora Elementary School, Ursa Minor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Orion Elementary School?
456 students attend Orion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Orion Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orion Elementary School?
Orion Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Orion Elementary School offer ?
Orion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orion Elementary School part of?
Orion Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
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