Below Average
#345 of 412 schools in AK
Nome Elementary
Elementary School · Nome Public Schools · Nome, AK
An elementary school in Nome, AK serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
PO Box 131, Nome, AK 99762
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nome Elementary score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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
101.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nome 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,547/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nome), 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
$109,896
Median home value
$324,000
Median rent
$1,567/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
52.6%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99762; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extensions CorrespondenceEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 25 | 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.
Nome Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $25,174NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nome Elementary is listed in Nome Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nome Elementary
Nome Elementary is a public elementary school in Nome, AK, part of Nome Public Schools, serving approximately 334 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #345 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nome Elementary
What grades does Nome Elementary serve?
Nome Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Nome Elementary?
Nome Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nome Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nome Elementary is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nome Elementary rank in AK?
Nome Elementary ranks #345 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Nome Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Nome Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Nome Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nome Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nome Elementary a charter school?
No, Nome Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nome Elementary a Title I school?
No, Nome Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nome Elementary?
101.2% of students at Nome 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
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Nome Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.3%
- Phone
- (907) 443-5299
- Area population (ZIP 99762)
- 4,154
- Area average commute
- 7.1 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 99762; 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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