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Craig Elementary

Summary:

Craig Elementary is a public elementary school in Craig, Alaska, serving 104 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Craig City School District, which is ranked 5 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Craig Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency, particularly in 4th and 5th-grade subjects, where proficiency rates often exceed 50%. The school also ranks highly in the state for the performance of specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, white students, multi-racial students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.8 to 10.8 in recent years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

Over the past several years, Craig Elementary has maintained a strong academic performance, consistently ranking in the top half of Alaska elementary schools and earning 3-4 stars from SchoolDigger. The school's exceptional performance among specific student subgroups and its commitment to serving a diverse student population, with significant representation of Native American and multi-racial students, are notable strengths that contribute to its success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 100 School Road Upper
       Craig, AK  99921

(907) 826-3274

District: Craig City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
39th of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,308 Help


Students who attend Craig Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Craig Middle School
High:    Craig High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  104

Racial breakdown:

Two or more races:
43.3%
White:
36.5%
American Indian:
17.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Craig Elementary ranks better than 77.5% of elementary schools in Alaska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Craig Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: two or more races (43.3%), White (36.5%), American Indian (17.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Craig Elementary is 10.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Craig Elementary is $17,308.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Craig Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Craig Elementary 39th of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Craig Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Craig City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Craig City School District 5th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Craig Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Craig Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 74.73 41st 213 80.8%
2006 74.26 51st 218 76.6%
2007 73.57 55th 212 74.1%
2008 78.07 30th 219 86.3%
2009 72.68 66th 226 70.8%
2010 53.05 127th 229 44.5%
2011 63.85 92nd 223 58.7%
2012 54.13 121st 227 46.7%
2013 62.00 91st 223 59.2%
2014 43.17 142nd 218 34.9%
2015 36.53 153rd 246 37.8%
2017 37.39 119th 180 33.9%
2018 38.85 121st 186 34.9%
2019 32.34 132nd 185 28.6%
2021 59.50 74th 173 57.2%
2022 49.53 83rd 171 51.5%
2023 42.66 103rd 176 41.5%
2024 71.95 39th 173 77.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Craig Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.13 33rd 68 51.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Craig Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.44 1st 26 96.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Craig Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.57 13th 122 89.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Craig Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.79 83rd 159 47.8%
2021 65.92 34th 141 75.9%
2022 27.92 108th 143 24.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Craig Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.21 24th 148 83.8%
2023 45.17 88th 148 40.5%
2024 65.28 46th 150 69.3%
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Rank History for White students at Craig Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.42 69th 147 53.1%
2022 57.74 51st 137 62.8%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Craig Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Craig Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 172 0 0 0 43 n/a n/a 0 215
1991 169 0 5 4 74 n/a n/a 0 252
1992 114 0 2 1 89 n/a n/a 0 206
1993 134 0 1 3 103 n/a n/a 0 241
1994 135 0 1 3 87 n/a n/a 0 226
1995 119 0 1 2 79 n/a n/a 0 201
1996 119 0 1 2 79 n/a n/a 0 201
1997 111 0 0 3 75 n/a n/a 0 189
1998 115 1 2 3 71 n/a n/a 0 192
1999 111 4 1 2 78 n/a n/a 0 196
2000 112 0 2 3 62 n/a n/a 0 179
2001 119 0 3 7 100 n/a n/a 0 229
2002 104 0 7 1 71 n/a n/a 0 183
2003 104 0 7 1 71 n/a n/a 0 183
2004 105 0 6 1 57 n/a n/a 0 169
2005 102 0 6 0 58 n/a n/a 0 166
2006 99 3 4 1 51 n/a n/a 0 158
2007 82 0 5 5 51 n/a n/a 0 143
2008 90 0 5 5 51 n/a n/a 2 153
2009 84 0 2 4 54 3 1 0 148
2010 86 0 2 1 55 1 1 0 146
2011 87 0 0 0 54 1 19 0 161
2012 89 1 0 3 61 1 21 0 176
2013 80 0 1 0 58 1 18 0 158
2014 68 0 1 0 53 0 18 0 140
2015 73 0 1 0 55 0 13 0 142
2016 73 0 1 0 38 0 26 0 138
2017 69 0 1 0 46 0 23 0 139
2018 56 0 1 0 19 0 38 0 114
2019 55 0 1 0 24 0 39 0 119
2020 44 0 1 0 18 0 38 0 101
2021 35 0 2 0 14 0 32 0 83
2022 39 0 2 0 21 0 37 0 99
2023 38 0 2 1 18 0 45 0 104

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Craig Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 215 5.8 37.0 10.7
1991 252 7.7 32.7 10.3
1992 206 7.7 26.7 22.8
1993 241 7.7 31.3 19.5
1994 226 7.7 29.4 20.8
1995 201 9.3 21.6 38.8
1996 201 9.3 21.6 38.8
1997 189 9.3 20.3 66.7
1998 192 10.0 19.2 60.9
1999 196 9.0 21.8 74
2000 179 10.0 17.9 52
2001 229 10.8 21.2 55.5
2002 183 13.5 13.6 59
2003 183 13.5 13.6 59
2004 169 12.3 13.7 94.1
2005 166 10.8 15.4 95.8
2006 158 10.2 15.5 98.1
2007 143 12.8 11.2 97.9
2008 153 12.6 12.1 99.3
2009 148 13.1 11.3 98
2010 146 12.8 11.4 80.1
2011 161 12.1 13.2 98.1
2012 176 15.5 11.3 79
2013 158 13.0 12.1 81.6
2014 140 11.5 12.1 85.7
2015 142 11.0 12.9 80.3
2016 138 12.0 11.5 81.9
2017 139 12.1 11.4 79.9
2018 114 11.0 10.3 57.9
2019 119 9.7 12.2 84
2020 101 9.5 10.5 97
2021 83 10.5 7.8 n/a
2022 99 11.1 8.9 n/a
2023 104 9.5 10.8 72.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Craig Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 215 5.8 37.0 10.7
1991 252 7.7 32.7 10.3
1992 206 7.7 26.7 22.8
1993 241 7.7 31.3 19.5
1994 226 7.7 29.4 20.8
1995 201 9.3 21.6 38.8
1996 201 9.3 21.6 38.8
1997 189 9.3 20.3 66.7
1998 192 10.0 19.2 60.9
1999 196 9.0 21.8 74
2000 179 10.0 17.9 52
2001 229 10.8 21.2 55.5
2002 183 13.5 13.6 59
2003 183 13.5 13.6 59
2004 169 12.3 13.7 94.1
2005 166 10.8 15.4 95.8
2006 158 10.2 15.5 98.1
2007 143 12.8 11.2 97.9
2008 153 12.6 12.1 99.3
2009 148 13.1 11.3 98
2010 146 12.8 11.4 80.1
2011 161 12.1 13.2 98.1
2012 176 15.5 11.3 79
2013 158 13.0 12.1 81.6
2014 140 11.5 12.1 85.7
2015 142 11.0 12.9 80.3
2016 138 12.0 11.5 81.9
2017 139 12.1 11.4 79.9
2018 114 11.0 10.3 57.9
2019 119 9.7 12.2 84
2020 101 9.5 10.5 97
2021 83 10.5 7.8 n/a
2022 99 11.1 8.9 n/a
2023 104 9.5 10.8 72.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Craig Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $4,104 (23.7%) $13,205 (76.3%) $17,308

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Craig Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 132nd of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 103rd of 176 Elementary schools
 12.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Science (Craig Elementary)58.844.4
 14.4%
   All Grades Science (Craig City School District)64.947.3
 17.7%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.736.9
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students119104
 12.6%
African American00
American Indian2418
 25%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White5538
 30.9%
Two or More Races3945
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84%72.1%
 11.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Craig Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 104 students attended Craig Elementary.

Craig Elementary ranks 39th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Craig Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Craig Middle School
High : Craig High School

Students at Craig Elementary are 43% Two or more races, 37% White, 17% American Indian, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr.

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