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East Elementary

Summary:

East Elementary is a public elementary school in Kodiak, Alaska, serving 325 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Kodiak Island Borough School District, which is ranked 15 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 34.77% White, 20.92% Asian, and 32% Native American, which is significantly more diverse than nearby schools like Peterson Elementary (88.77% White) and Main Elementary (55.5% Asian). However, the school has consistently performed below the district and state averages in academic assessments, with only 36.67% of students proficient or better in STAR/English Language Arts and STAR/Mathematics, compared to the district averages of 36.36% and 32.56%, respectively.

While East Elementary ranks highly for its Asian and English Language Learner students, it struggles with its White, Native American, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, ranking in the bottom half of the state. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 50.15%, significantly higher than the nearby Peterson Elementary (27.27%). Despite its challenges, East Elementary's diverse student population and proximity to higher-performing schools within the district present opportunities for collaboration and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 200 Benny Benson Dr
       Kodiak, AK  99615

(907) 486-7492

District: Kodiak Island Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
93rd of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools


Students who attend East Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kodiak Middle School
High:    Kodiak High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  325

Racial breakdown:

White:
34.8%
American Indian:
32.0%
Asian:
20.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.2% Help


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Compare Details East Elementary ranks worse than 53.8% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Kodiak Island Borough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details East Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Kodiak Island Borough School District. Student population at East Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.8%), American Indian (32%), Asian (20.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Elementary is 11.2, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Kodiak Island Borough School District! (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks East Elementary 93rd of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See East Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Kodiak Island Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kodiak Island Borough School District 15th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Elementary

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Rank History for all students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 75.21 39th 213 81.7%
2006 83.54 15th 218 93.1%
2007 78.91 27th 212 87.3%
2008 70.92 72nd 219 67.1%
2009 79.98 30th 226 86.7%
2010 81.28 21st 229 90.8%
2011 69.46 67th 223 70.0%
2012 53.38 127th 227 44.1%
2013 59.95 103rd 223 53.8%
2014 63.48 87th 218 60.1%
2015 53.62 104th 246 57.7%
2017 43.90 105th 180 41.7%
2018 40.84 117th 186 37.1%
2019 35.22 126th 185 31.9%
2021 25.44 141st 173 18.5%
2022 30.25 126th 171 26.3%
2023 24.24 136th 176 22.7%
2024 48.81 93rd 173 46.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.54 15th 41 63.4%
2024 90.13 1st 10 90.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.41 98th 147 33.3%
2021 32.06 71st 110 35.5%
2023 43.98 68th 119 42.9%
2024 61.96 44th 122 63.9%
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Rank History for Migrant students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.49 13th 24 45.8%
2021 17.71 9th 10 10.0%
2024 28.73 24th 28 14.3%
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Rank History for Female students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.22 112th 159 29.6%
2021 33.56 94th 141 33.3%
2022 17.49 126th 143 11.9%
2023 23.62 122nd 152 19.7%
2024 42.15 85th 142 40.1%
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Rank History for Male students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.90 117th 159 26.4%
2021 17.92 123rd 142 13.4%
2022 36.03 94th 148 36.5%
2023 23.67 117th 148 20.9%
2024 44.48 87th 150 42.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.76 21st 41 48.8%
2021 49.16 14th 25 44.0%
2023 36.83 19th 36 47.2%
2024 80.01 6th 33 81.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.46 15th 50 70.0%
2021 32.23 16th 22 27.3%
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Rank History for White students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.04 91st 147 38.1%
2021 26.52 108th 127 15.0%
2022 40.92 87th 137 36.5%
2023 20.32 122nd 138 11.6%
2024 45.66 74th 133 44.4%
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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 East Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 351 0 22 7 70 n/a n/a 0 450
1990 354 0 28 16 88 n/a n/a 0 486
1991 365 0 27 15 80 n/a n/a 0 487
1992 348 1 41 21 74 n/a n/a -77 408
1993 333 1 33 17 82 n/a n/a 0 466
1994 346 2 42 20 88 n/a n/a 0 498
1995 226 1 55 24 87 n/a n/a 0 393
1996 226 1 55 24 87 n/a n/a 0 393
1997 191 2 63 22 80 n/a n/a 0 358
1998 214 4 80 24 107 n/a n/a 0 429
1999 205 3 87 20 117 n/a n/a 0 432
2000 210 0 100 29 128 n/a n/a 0 467
2001 220 1 95 23 117 n/a n/a 0 456
2002 210 0 103 34 116 n/a n/a 0 463
2003 210 0 103 34 116 n/a n/a 0 463
2004 193 1 101 38 116 n/a n/a 0 449
2005 139 1 75 26 100 n/a n/a 0 341
2006 140 2 69 24 100 n/a n/a 0 335
2007 134 1 63 25 97 n/a n/a 0 320
2008 140 1 70 24 103 n/a n/a 2 340
2009 140 1 63 26 96 2 3 0 331
2010 134 0 64 26 86 3 8 0 321
2011 127 0 65 31 82 2 11 0 318
2012 130 1 64 32 80 5 12 0 324
2013 107 1 52 36 82 4 12 0 294
2014 107 2 55 30 72 7 9 0 282
2015 96 4 58 29 68 8 14 0 277
2016 89 2 56 35 57 7 30 0 276
2017 85 2 58 30 70 8 29 0 282
2018 96 5 81 32 91 10 22 0 337
2019 100 1 89 28 100 10 17 0 345
2020 85 0 84 15 105 10 15 0 314
2021 104 1 85 14 107 10 14 0 335
2022 116 1 76 17 102 14 10 0 336
2023 113 3 68 12 104 14 11 0 325

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 East Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 450 20.5 21.9 14.4
1990 486 22.0 22.0 12.1
1991 487 22.0 22.1 14.4
1992 408 22.0 18.5 20.3
1993 466 22.0 21.2 17.8
1994 498 22.0 22.6 16.7
1995 393 22.0 17.9 23.2
1996 393 22.0 17.9 23.2
1997 358 22.0 16.3 30.2
1998 429 25.6 16.8 27.7
1999 432 25.5 16.9 25.7
2000 467 26.0 18.0 19.9
2001 456 26.0 17.5 33.3
2002 463 28.2 16.4 38.2
2003 463 28.2 16.4 38.2
2004 449 27.2 16.5 42.5
2005 341 24.0 14.2 41.1
2006 335 21.6 15.5 52.8
2007 320 24.6 13.0 45.9
2008 340 26.4 12.9 44.4
2009 331 25.9 12.8 41.4
2010 321 23.8 13.4 42.1
2011 318 21.8 14.5 51.3
2012 324 20.1 16.0 54
2013 294 21.8 13.4 56.8
2014 282 17.3 16.2 62.4
2015 277 16.0 17.3 58.8
2016 276 19.0 14.5 55.1
2017 282 19.0 14.8 63.8
2018 337 21.0 16.0 59.9
2019 345 25.5 13.5 59.4
2020 314 23.0 13.6 52.9
2021 335 27.8 12.0 n/a
2022 336 30.0 11.2 n/a
2023 325 29.0 11.2 50.2

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 East Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 450 20.5 21.9 14.4
1990 486 22.0 22.0 12.1
1991 487 22.0 22.1 14.4
1992 408 22.0 18.5 20.3
1993 466 22.0 21.2 17.8
1994 498 22.0 22.6 16.7
1995 393 22.0 17.9 23.2
1996 393 22.0 17.9 23.2
1997 358 22.0 16.3 30.2
1998 429 25.6 16.8 27.7
1999 432 25.5 16.9 25.7
2000 467 26.0 18.0 19.9
2001 456 26.0 17.5 33.3
2002 463 28.2 16.4 38.2
2003 463 28.2 16.4 38.2
2004 449 27.2 16.5 42.5
2005 341 24.0 14.2 41.1
2006 335 21.6 15.5 52.8
2007 320 24.6 13.0 45.9
2008 340 26.4 12.9 44.4
2009 331 25.9 12.8 41.4
2010 321 23.8 13.4 42.1
2011 318 21.8 14.5 51.3
2012 324 20.1 16.0 54
2013 294 21.8 13.4 56.8
2014 282 17.3 16.2 62.4
2015 277 16.0 17.3 58.8
2016 276 19.0 14.5 55.1
2017 282 19.0 14.8 63.8
2018 337 21.0 16.0 59.9
2019 345 25.5 13.5 59.4
2020 314 23.0 13.6 52.9
2021 335 27.8 12.0 n/a
2022 336 30.0 11.2 n/a
2023 325 29.0 11.2 50.2

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East 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 126th of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 136th of 176 Elementary schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Science (East Elementary)26.733.3
 6.7%
   All Grades Science (Kodiak Island Borough School District)43.536.6
 6.9%
   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 Students345325
 5.8%
African American13
 200%
American Indian100104
 4%
Asian8968
 23.6%
Hispanic2812
 57.1%
Pacific Islander1014
 40%
White100113
 13%
Two or More Races1711
 35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.4%50.2%
 9.3%

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Students who attend East Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kodiak Middle School
High : Kodiak High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended East Elementary.

East Elementary ranks 93rd of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at East Elementary are 35% White, 32% American Indian, 21% Asian, 4% Pacific Islander, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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