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#197 of 412 schools in AK
Top 48% in state
Dillingham Elementary
Elementary School · Dillingham City School District · Dillingham, AK
A Dillingham City School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 170, Dillingham, AK 99576
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dillingham Elementary score 14% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 10%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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
108.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dillingham 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average383/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dillingham), 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
$94,519
Median home value
$283,500
Median rent
$1,233/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99576; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillingham Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–7 | 0.9 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Dillingham City School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $35,076NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dillingham Elementary is listed in Dillingham City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dillingham Elementary
Dillingham Elementary is a public elementary school in Dillingham, AK, part of Dillingham City School District, serving approximately 179 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #197 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dillingham Elementary
What grades does Dillingham Elementary serve?
Dillingham Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dillingham Elementary?
Dillingham Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dillingham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dillingham Elementary is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dillingham Elementary rank in AK?
Dillingham Elementary ranks #197 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Dillingham Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dillingham Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Dillingham Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dillingham Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dillingham Elementary a charter school?
No, Dillingham Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dillingham Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dillingham Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dillingham Elementary?
108.4% of students at Dillingham 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
- 179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Dillingham Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 77.1%
- Phone
- (907) 842-5642
- Area population (ZIP 99576)
- 2,464
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 99576; 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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