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Talkeetna Elementary

Summary:

Talkeetna Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the small town of Talkeetna, Alaska. As part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, which is ranked 8th out of 24 districts in the state, Talkeetna Elementary has consistently performed well, outpacing both district and state averages in key academic areas.

One of the school's standout features is its strong test scores, with 45.28% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to 38.97% and 40.17% for the district, and 31.5% and 31.11% for the state, respectively. Talkeetna Elementary also excels in science, with 75% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (46.54%) and state (36.93%) averages. Additionally, the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.3 to 14.3 over the past three years, is a contributing factor to its academic success.

While Talkeetna Elementary's performance is impressive, the school's student population is predominantly white, at 79.28%, which is significantly higher than the state average. This lack of diversity may be an area for the school to explore, especially in comparison to the nearby Trapper Creek Elementary, which has a smaller student population but a higher percentage of Native American students. Overall, Talkeetna Elementary is a high-performing school that consistently delivers strong academic results, but may benefit from examining ways to attract and support a more diverse student body.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 13930 E Timberwolf Lp
       Talkeetna, AK  99676

(907) 733-9400

District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
71st of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,435 Help


Students who attend Talkeetna Elementary usually attend:

High:    Susitna Valley High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  111

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.3%
Two or more races:
14.4%
Hispanic:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Talkeetna Elementary ranks better than 59% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 15th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.3%), two or more races (14.4%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Talkeetna Elementary is 14.3, which is the 5th best among 23 elementary schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Talkeetna Elementary is $22,435, which is the 3rd highest among 23 elementary schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Talkeetna Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Talkeetna Elementary 71st of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Talkeetna Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District 8th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Talkeetna Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Talkeetna Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 67.30 83rd 213 61.0%
2006 58.64 114th 218 47.7%
2008 56.48 120th 219 45.2%
2015 45.56 129th 246 47.6%
2017 31.02 134th 180 25.6%
2018 45.25 108th 186 41.9%
2019 50.29 92nd 185 50.3%
2021 77.24 31st 173 82.1%
2022 57.61 66th 171 61.4%
2023 71.31 41st 176 76.7%
2024 60.54 71st 173 59.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Talkeetna Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.89 71st 147 51.7%
2021 86.71 7th 110 93.6%
2024 65.57 39th 122 68.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Talkeetna Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.66 94th 159 40.9%
2022 73.58 27th 143 81.1%
2023 79.08 20th 152 86.8%
2024 71.01 33rd 142 76.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Talkeetna Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.63 54th 159 66.0%
2023 47.59 84th 148 43.2%
2024 58.03 61st 150 59.3%
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Rank History for White students at Talkeetna Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.64 74th 147 49.7%
2021 35.01 98th 127 22.8%
2022 41.49 85th 137 38.0%
2023 66.59 37th 138 73.2%
2024 53.95 64th 133 51.9%
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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.

Talkeetna Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr

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Enrollment information for Talkeetna Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 91 1 2 4 9 n/a n/a 0 107
1993 99 1 2 5 10 n/a n/a 0 117
1994 94 1 2 4 13 n/a n/a 0 114
1995 124 6 0 4 16 n/a n/a 0 150
1996 124 6 0 4 16 n/a n/a 0 150
1997 105 3 0 4 10 n/a n/a 0 122
1998 110 3 0 3 11 n/a n/a 0 127
1999 103 3 0 2 9 n/a n/a 0 117
2000 80 5 0 2 11 n/a n/a 0 98
2001 86 4 1 1 8 n/a n/a 0 100
2002 90 2 3 2 12 n/a n/a 0 109
2003 90 2 3 2 12 n/a n/a 0 109
2004 92 2 1 4 15 n/a n/a 0 114
2005 92 1 1 4 16 n/a n/a 0 114
2006 85 0 0 1 13 n/a n/a 0 99
2007 81 0 0 2 14 n/a n/a 0 97
2008 89 0 0 3 8 n/a n/a 1 101
2009 78 3 2 1 9 0 1 0 94
2010 70 3 3 1 12 0 1 0 90
2011 89 3 2 4 13 0 2 0 113
2012 82 0 4 2 8 0 0 0 96
2013 89 1 3 3 7 0 0 0 103
2014 96 1 3 2 8 1 0 0 111
2015 91 1 2 3 10 1 0 0 108
2016 100 2 2 6 4 4 0 0 118
2017 89 1 1 3 14 3 4 0 115
2018 90 1 2 3 18 5 1 0 120
2019 79 0 2 4 14 3 4 0 106
2020 89 0 2 6 5 2 10 0 114
2021 53 0 0 4 2 2 10 0 71
2022 77 0 0 4 1 1 12 0 95
2023 88 0 2 5 0 0 16 0 111

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 Talkeetna Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 107 7.8 13.7 n/a
1993 117 0.0 0.0 n/a
1994 114 7.5 15.2 n/a
1995 150 9.1 16.5 36
1996 150 9.1 16.5 36
1997 122 9.1 13.4 31.1
1998 127 9.9 12.8 36.2
1999 117 10.1 11.6 38.5
2000 98 9.2 10.7 31.6
2001 100 8.2 12.2 42
2002 109 9.6 11.4 47.7
2003 109 9.6 11.4 47.7
2004 114 7.9 14.4 55.3
2005 114 7.9 14.4 53.5
2006 99 9.4 10.5 48.5
2007 97 9.4 10.3 46.4
2008 101 7.4 13.6 50
2009 94 9.2 10.2 45.7
2010 90 8.4 10.7 46.7
2011 113 8.4 13.4 39.8
2012 96 7.0 13.7 46.9
2013 103 4.2 24.4 37.9
2014 111 6.2 17.7 39.6
2015 108 7.0 15.4 42.6
2016 118 8.0 14.7 57.6
2017 115 10.0 11.5 63.5
2018 120 10.5 11.4 40.8
2019 106 8.9 11.8 58.5
2020 114 8.5 13.2 48.2
2021 71 8.5 8.3 n/a
2022 95 8.7 10.8 n/a
2023 111 7.7 14.3 58.6

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 Talkeetna Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 107 7.8 13.7 n/a
1993 117 0.0 0.0 n/a
1994 114 7.5 15.2 n/a
1995 150 9.1 16.5 36
1996 150 9.1 16.5 36
1997 122 9.1 13.4 31.1
1998 127 9.9 12.8 36.2
1999 117 10.1 11.6 38.5
2000 98 9.2 10.7 31.6
2001 100 8.2 12.2 42
2002 109 9.6 11.4 47.7
2003 109 9.6 11.4 47.7
2004 114 7.9 14.4 55.3
2005 114 7.9 14.4 53.5
2006 99 9.4 10.5 48.5
2007 97 9.4 10.3 46.4
2008 101 7.4 13.6 50
2009 94 9.2 10.2 45.7
2010 90 8.4 10.7 46.7
2011 113 8.4 13.4 39.8
2012 96 7.0 13.7 46.9
2013 103 4.2 24.4 37.9
2014 111 6.2 17.7 39.6
2015 108 7.0 15.4 42.6
2016 118 8.0 14.7 57.6
2017 115 10.0 11.5 63.5
2018 120 10.5 11.4 40.8
2019 106 8.9 11.8 58.5
2020 114 8.5 13.2 48.2
2021 71 8.5 8.3 n/a
2022 95 8.7 10.8 n/a
2023 111 7.7 14.3 58.6

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 Talkeetna Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,039 (9.1%) $20,396 (90.9%) $22,435

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Talkeetna 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 92nd of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 41st of 176 Elementary schools
 26.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Science (Talkeetna Elementary)3575
 40%
   All Grades Science (Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District)5146.5
 4.5%
   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 Students106111
 4.7%
African American00
American Indian140
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic45
 25%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White7988
 11.4%
Two or More Races416
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.5%58.6%
 0.1%

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Talkeetna Elementary ranks 71st of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Talkeetna Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Susitna Valley High

Students at Talkeetna Elementary are 79% White, 14% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 111 students attended Talkeetna Elementary.


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