Larson Elementary School vs. Iditarod Elementary School
Should you attend Larson Elementary School or Iditarod Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Larson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Iditarod Elementary School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
369 students
437 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#149 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#228 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
5
49
Kindergarten Students
41
73
Grade 1 Students
75
66
Grade 2 Students
55
72
Grade 3 Students
63
59
Grade 4 Students
66
58
Grade 5 Students
64
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
13%
7%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
11%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
62%
62%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
19%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
