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#232 of 412 schools in AK
Craig Elementary
Elementary School · Craig City School District · Craig, AK
A Craig City School District elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 800, Craig, AK 99921
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Craig Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 6%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
124.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Craig Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average480/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Craig), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,455
Median home value
$262,500
Median rent
$1,009/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99921; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace CorrespondenceEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 469 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Craig City School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,443NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Craig Elementary is listed in Craig City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Craig Elementary
Craig Elementary is a public elementary school in Craig, AK, part of Craig City School District, serving approximately 94 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Craig Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Craig Elementary
What grades does Craig Elementary serve?
Craig Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Craig Elementary?
Craig Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Craig Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Craig Elementary is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Craig Elementary rank in AK?
Craig Elementary ranks #232 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Craig Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Craig Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Craig Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Craig Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Craig Elementary a charter school?
No, Craig Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Craig Elementary a Title I school?
No, Craig Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Craig Elementary?
124.5% of students at Craig Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 94
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.7%
- Phone
- (907) 826-3274
- Area population (ZIP 99921)
- 1,667
- Area median age
- 48
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99921; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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