Needs Improvement
#400 of 412 schools in AK
June Nelson Elementary
Elementary School · Northwest Arctic Borough School District · Kotzebue, AK
A Northwest Arctic Borough School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 264, Kotzebue, AK 99752
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at June Nelson Elementary score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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
81%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where June Nelson 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,328
Median home value
$264,500
Median rent
$1,610/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
43.6%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99752; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nwabsd Home SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Aqqaluk High/noorvik ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 211 | Compare → |
| Davis-ramoth SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 269 | Compare → |
| Kiana SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 104 | 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.
Northwest Arctic Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $46,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
June Nelson Elementary is listed in Northwest Arctic Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About June Nelson Elementary
June Nelson Elementary is a public elementary school in Kotzebue, AK, part of Northwest Arctic Borough School District, serving approximately 305 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #400 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about June Nelson Elementary
What grades does June Nelson Elementary serve?
June Nelson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend June Nelson Elementary?
June Nelson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at June Nelson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at June Nelson Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does June Nelson Elementary rank in AK?
June Nelson Elementary ranks #400 of 412 schools in AK.
What is June Nelson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
June Nelson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 June Nelson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, June Nelson Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is June Nelson Elementary a charter school?
No, June Nelson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is June Nelson Elementary a Title I school?
No, June Nelson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for June Nelson Elementary?
81.0% of students at June Nelson 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
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Northwest Arctic Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.8%
- Phone
- (907) 442-1877
- Area population (ZIP 99752)
- 3,129
- Area median age
- 31.2
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 99752; 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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