Orion Elementary School is a public elementary school located on Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska, serving 456 students in grades PK-6. As part of the Anchorage School District, Orion Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages.
Orion Elementary's diverse student population, with 52.85% White, 8.99% African American, 21.27% Hispanic, and 16.89% other races, is a notable strength. The school also has a large military-connected student population, which requires specialized support and resources. Additionally, Orion Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (24.56%), and its performance for this subgroup is particularly strong, ranking 6th out of 104 Alaska elementary schools in 2021-2022.
When compared to nearby schools, Orion Elementary stands out for its academic excellence, outperforming most of the other schools in the Anchorage School District in terms of proficiency rates. Schools like Denali Montessori Elementary, Inlet View Elementary, and Aurora Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, but generally lag behind Orion Elementary. The school's diverse student population and support for military-connected and low-income students further set it apart from its peers in the region.
Orion Elementary School ranks 58th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
In the 2023-24 school year, 446 students attended Orion Elementary School.
Anchorage School District
Students at Orion Elementary School are 55% White, 19% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 9% African American, 4% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.