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Dillingham Elementary

Summary:

Dillingham Elementary is a public elementary school in Dillingham, Alaska, serving 209 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dillingham City School District, which is ranked 20 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dillingham Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom third of Alaska elementary schools, with a ranking between 124 and 162 out of 173-246 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as STAR and PEAKS, is significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 15.05% of Dillingham Elementary students were proficient or better in STAR/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 31.5%. The school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with female students generally performing better than male students, and Native American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing significantly worse than their peers.

Despite the higher per-student spending of $22,374 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 9.8 to 11.9 students per teacher over the past three years, Dillingham Elementary continues to struggle academically. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution, and the school and district may need to examine how resources are being allocated and utilized to better support student learning and address the specific challenges faced by the school community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 565 Seward St
       Dillingham, AK  99576

(907) 842-5642

District: Dillingham City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
162nd of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,374 Help


Students who attend Dillingham Elementary usually attend:

High:    Dillingham Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.3 Help
Number of students:  179

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
68.2%
White:
15.1%
Two or more races:
14.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  108.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dillingham Elementary ranks worse than 93.6% of elementary schools in Alaska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Dillingham Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (68.2%), White (15.1%), two or more races (14.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 108.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dillingham Elementary is 6.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dillingham Elementary is $22,374.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dillingham Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dillingham Elementary 162nd of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Dillingham Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Dillingham City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dillingham City School District 20th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dillingham Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dillingham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 27.54 156th 213 26.8%
2006 36.59 144th 218 33.9%
2007 36.64 144th 212 32.1%
2008 37.92 147th 219 32.9%
2009 40.78 147th 226 35.0%
2010 35.03 155th 229 32.3%
2011 37.44 150th 223 32.7%
2012 53.21 130th 227 42.7%
2013 49.92 134th 223 39.9%
2014 41.96 144th 218 33.9%
2015 29.80 166th 246 32.5%
2017 35.65 124th 180 31.1%
2018 18.82 162nd 186 12.9%
2019 27.51 142nd 185 23.2%
2021 18.20 147th 173 15.0%
2022 18.99 144th 171 15.8%
2023 22.14 138th 176 21.6%
2024 9.43 162nd 173 6.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dillingham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.50 39th 73 46.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dillingham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.78 97th 147 34.0%
2021 25.23 86th 110 21.8%
2022 33.53 69th 104 33.7%
2023 53.49 52nd 119 56.3%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Dillingham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.69 23rd 24 4.2%
2021 19.33 8th 10 20.0%
2022 16.61 14th 15 6.7%
2023 18.43 30th 30 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Dillingham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.81 116th 159 27.0%
2021 22.86 116th 141 17.7%
2022 22.53 118th 143 17.5%
2023 62.83 52nd 152 65.8%
2024 9.30 133rd 142 6.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Dillingham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.36 128th 159 19.5%
2021 14.89 128th 142 9.9%
2022 7.72 143rd 148 3.4%
2023 10.96 138th 148 6.8%
2024 18.46 125th 150 16.7%
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Rank History for Native American students at Dillingham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.48 44th 50 12.0%
2021 15.46 18th 22 18.2%
2022 12.33 12th 15 20.0%
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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.

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Dillingham Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 116 5 5 5 326 n/a n/a -2 455
1990 83 3 7 2 258 n/a n/a 0 353
1991 83 3 13 2 246 n/a n/a 0 347
1992 56 3 8 5 205 n/a n/a -45 232
1993 49 1 4 9 205 n/a n/a 0 268
1994 65 0 5 5 191 n/a n/a 0 266
1995 65 1 1 2 222 n/a n/a 0 291
1996 65 1 1 2 222 n/a n/a 0 291
1997 56 0 2 1 214 n/a n/a 0 273
1998 55 0 2 5 231 n/a n/a 0 293
1999 57 0 1 6 233 n/a n/a 0 297
2000 61 0 1 5 215 n/a n/a 0 282
2001 51 0 0 4 220 n/a n/a 0 275
2002 55 1 8 4 189 n/a n/a 0 257
2003 55 1 8 4 189 n/a n/a 0 257
2004 42 0 6 4 195 n/a n/a 0 247
2005 16 0 5 1 233 n/a n/a 0 255
2006 37 1 10 2 211 n/a n/a 0 261
2007 35 2 11 3 200 n/a n/a 0 251
2008 28 1 7 1 198 n/a n/a 2 237
2009 20 0 5 1 196 0 3 0 225
2010 15 1 3 1 182 2 8 0 212
2011 22 0 2 1 199 1 6 0 231
2012 23 0 0 0 147 0 54 0 224
2013 32 0 1 0 161 0 64 0 258
2014 30 0 0 0 153 0 69 0 252
2015 29 0 0 2 109 0 75 0 215
2016 30 0 0 8 116 0 63 0 217
2017 30 0 1 10 129 0 69 0 239
2018 34 0 1 8 131 0 76 0 250
2019 34 0 1 7 130 0 66 0 238
2020 30 1 1 6 118 0 60 0 216
2021 25 0 0 12 106 0 54 0 197
2022 23 1 0 8 119 0 53 0 204
2023 30 0 0 8 120 0 51 0 209
2024 27 0 0 4 122 0 26 0 179

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 Dillingham Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 455 14.5 31.3 16
1990 353 14.0 25.2 11.9
1991 347 19.5 17.7 12.1
1992 232 19.5 11.8 18.1
1993 268 19.5 13.7 15.7
1994 266 19.5 13.6 15.8
1995 291 21.3 13.7 31.3
1996 291 21.3 13.7 31.3
1997 273 21.3 12.8 33.3
1998 293 22.0 13.3 51.2
1999 297 20.0 14.9 71.7
2000 282 20.0 14.1 n/a
2001 275 19.0 14.5 44.7
2002 257 20.0 12.9 52.1
2003 257 20.0 12.9 52.1
2004 247 18.5 13.4 64.4
2005 255 20.0 12.8 68.2
2006 261 22.5 11.6 71.3
2007 251 22.5 11.2 72.9
2008 237 19.0 12.5 67.2
2009 225 18.5 12.2 63.1
2010 212 16.5 12.8 68.9
2011 231 17.1 13.5 58.9
2012 224 19.1 11.7 63.8
2013 258 22.0 11.7 45
2014 252 23.2 10.8 65.9
2015 215 21.0 10.2 75.8
2016 217 21.0 10.3 100
2017 239 20.5 11.6 91.6
2018 250 18.5 13.5 96.8
2019 238 18.5 12.8 101.7
2020 216 19.0 11.3 100
2021 197 20.0 9.8 n/a
2022 204 18.5 11.0 n/a
2023 209 17.5 11.9 100
2024 179 28.0 6.3 108.4

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 Dillingham Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 455 14.5 31.3 16
1990 353 14.0 25.2 11.9
1991 347 19.5 17.7 12.1
1992 232 19.5 11.8 18.1
1993 268 19.5 13.7 15.7
1994 266 19.5 13.6 15.8
1995 291 21.3 13.7 31.3
1996 291 21.3 13.7 31.3
1997 273 21.3 12.8 33.3
1998 293 22.0 13.3 51.2
1999 297 20.0 14.9 71.7
2000 282 20.0 14.1 n/a
2001 275 19.0 14.5 44.7
2002 257 20.0 12.9 52.1
2003 257 20.0 12.9 52.1
2004 247 18.5 13.4 64.4
2005 255 20.0 12.8 68.2
2006 261 22.5 11.6 71.3
2007 251 22.5 11.2 72.9
2008 237 19.0 12.5 67.2
2009 225 18.5 12.2 63.1
2010 212 16.5 12.8 68.9
2011 231 17.1 13.5 58.9
2012 224 19.1 11.7 63.8
2013 258 22.0 11.7 45
2014 252 23.2 10.8 65.9
2015 215 21.0 10.2 75.8
2016 217 21.0 10.3 100
2017 239 20.5 11.6 91.6
2018 250 18.5 13.5 96.8
2019 238 18.5 12.8 101.7
2020 216 19.0 11.3 100
2021 197 20.0 9.8 n/a
2022 204 18.5 11.0 n/a
2023 209 17.5 11.9 100
2024 179 28.0 6.3 108.4

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 Dillingham Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,989 (8.9%) $20,385 (91.1%) $22,374

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dillingham 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 142nd of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 138th of 176 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Science (Dillingham Elementary)30.837.8
 7.1%
   All Grades Science (Dillingham City School District)40.829.2
 11.6%
   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 Students238209
 12.2%
African American00
American Indian130120
 7.7%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic78
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White3430
 11.8%
Two or More Races6651
 22.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients101.7%100%
 1.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dillingham Elementary

Students at Dillingham Elementary are 68% American Indian, 15% White, 15% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 179 students attended Dillingham Elementary.

Students who attend Dillingham Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Dillingham Middle/High School

Dillingham Elementary ranks in the bottom 6.4% of Alaska elementary schools.


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