Excellent
#41 of 412 schools in AK
Top 10% in state
Delta Junction Elementary
Elementary School · Delta/greely School District · Delta Junction, AK
A Delta/greely School District elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 647, Delta Junction, AK 99737
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Delta Junction Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
29.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Delta Junction 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,274
Median home value
$286,000
Median rent
$1,423/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99737; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska HomeschoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Gerstle River SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | Not available | 36 | 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.
Delta/greely School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,157NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Delta Junction Elementary is listed in Delta/Greely School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Delta Junction Elementary
Delta Junction Elementary is a public elementary school in Delta Junction, AK, part of Delta/greely School District, serving approximately 335 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Delta Junction Elementary
What grades does Delta Junction Elementary serve?
Delta Junction Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Delta Junction Elementary?
Delta Junction Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta Junction Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Delta Junction Elementary is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Delta Junction Elementary rank in AK?
Delta Junction Elementary ranks #41 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Delta Junction Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Delta Junction Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Delta Junction Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Delta Junction Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Delta Junction Elementary a charter school?
No, Delta Junction Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Delta Junction Elementary a Title I school?
No, Delta Junction Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Delta Junction Elementary?
29.3% of students at Delta Junction 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
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.4%
- Phone
- (907) 895-4696
- Area population (ZIP 99737)
- 4,659
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 99737; 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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