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Nome Elementary

Summary:

Nome Elementary is a public elementary school located in Nome, Alaska, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 338 students. The school is part of the Nome Public Schools district, which is ranked 18 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nome Elementary has a unique racial makeup, with a high percentage of Native American students (46.75% in 2022-2023) and a significant proportion of students identifying as two or more races (39.94% in 2022-2023). Academically, the school's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is consistently below the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 20.83% of Nome Elementary students were proficient or better in STAR/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 31.5%, and only 25% were proficient or better in STAR/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 31.11%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Alaska elementary schools, with a ranking of 142 out of 173 in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Within the school, certain student subgroups perform better than others. For example, White students at Nome Elementary have ranked in the top 10% of Alaska elementary schools for their subgroup, while multi-racial and low socioeconomic status students have ranked in the bottom 20%. The school also has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with 100% of students receiving this benefit in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which can be a significant factor in academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1057 E 5th Avenue
       Nome, AK  99762-0131

(907) 443-5299

District: Nome Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,186 Help


Students who attend Nome Elementary usually attend:

High:    Nome-Beltz Middle/High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  334

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
44.9%
Two or more races:
41.0%
White:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  101.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nome Elementary ranks worse than 82.1% of elementary schools in Alaska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (44.9%), two or more races (41%), White (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 101.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nome Elementary is 16.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nome Elementary is $15,186.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nome Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Nome Elementary 142nd of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Nome Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Nome Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Nome Public Schools 18th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nome Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Nome Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 19.47 166th 213 22.1%
2006 15.85 179th 218 17.9%
2007 32.14 148th 212 30.2%
2008 27.92 161st 219 26.5%
2009 27.56 160th 226 29.2%
2010 30.15 162nd 229 29.3%
2011 30.03 165th 223 26.0%
2012 28.62 169th 227 25.6%
2013 28.19 165th 223 26.0%
2014 40.57 147th 218 32.6%
2015 24.35 180th 246 26.8%
2017 3.64 180th 180 0.0%
2018 3.29 186th 186 0.0%
2019 4.87 183rd 185 1.1%
2021 11.40 160th 173 7.5%
2022 10.04 166th 171 2.9%
2023 15.59 155th 176 11.9%
2024 19.86 142nd 173 17.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nome Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.99 71st 73 2.7%
2021 19.67 39th 45 13.3%
2024 20.15 64th 68 5.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nome Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.03 140th 147 4.8%
2021 16.91 99th 110 10.0%
2022 9.18 102nd 104 1.9%
2023 24.59 94th 119 21.0%
2024 32.81 88th 122 27.9%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Nome Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.96 24th 24 0.0%
2021 6.13 10th 10 0.0%
2022 8.37 15th 15 0.0%
2023 27.61 27th 30 10.0%
2024 34.80 21st 28 25.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Nome Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.67 136th 141 3.5%
2022 12.71 134th 143 6.3%
2023 20.86 127th 152 16.4%
2024 19.05 120th 142 15.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Nome Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.37 159th 159 0.0%
2021 9.74 138th 142 2.8%
2024 16.44 133rd 150 11.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Nome Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.54 48th 50 4.0%
2021 15.53 17th 22 22.7%
2023 17.03 18th 23 21.7%
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Rank History for White students at Nome Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 81.35 14th 137 89.8%
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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.

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Nome Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 119 0 8 2 297 n/a n/a 0 426
1990 127 0 6 5 301 n/a n/a 0 439
1991 145 0 8 3 305 n/a n/a 0 461
1992 122 2 10 7 325 n/a n/a 0 466
1993 117 3 8 6 297 n/a n/a 0 431
1994 117 4 10 3 283 n/a n/a 0 417
1995 122 6 6 1 275 n/a n/a 0 410
1996 122 6 6 1 275 n/a n/a 0 410
1997 116 6 2 5 316 n/a n/a 0 445
1998 108 6 4 9 330 n/a n/a 0 457
1999 97 5 7 8 343 n/a n/a 0 460
2000 207 5 4 8 202 n/a n/a 0 426
2001 138 5 6 9 266 n/a n/a 0 424
2002 72 4 6 4 320 n/a n/a 0 406
2003 72 4 6 4 320 n/a n/a 0 406
2004 75 3 2 5 304 n/a n/a 0 389
2005 63 2 3 4 306 n/a n/a 0 378
2006 64 3 5 5 302 n/a n/a 0 379
2007 48 3 6 7 307 n/a n/a 0 371
2008 40 3 3 3 251 n/a n/a 62 362
2009 39 1 3 2 255 0 48 0 348
2010 36 2 3 1 247 0 65 0 354
2011 43 1 5 0 325 0 22 0 396
2012 45 1 5 0 312 0 29 0 392
2013 46 0 5 6 293 0 37 0 387
2014 32 2 8 2 303 0 32 0 379
2015 32 1 5 3 274 0 60 0 375
2016 33 0 5 2 288 0 48 0 376
2017 27 0 2 1 286 4 53 0 373
2018 29 0 5 0 285 2 67 0 388
2019 29 2 2 0 255 2 84 0 374
2020 38 1 0 1 244 2 88 0 374
2021 18 0 2 2 181 1 86 0 290
2022 32 0 2 5 168 2 104 0 313
2023 36 0 1 7 158 1 135 0 338
2024 35 0 2 10 150 0 137 0 334

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 Nome Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 426 24.5 17.3 18.3
1990 439 24.2 18.1 10
1991 461 25.5 18.0 15.2
1992 466 25.5 18.2 15.5
1993 431 25.5 16.9 16.7
1994 417 25.5 16.4 17.3
1995 410 28.0 14.6 15.1
1996 410 28.0 14.6 15.1
1997 445 28.0 15.9 20.2
1998 457 28.5 16.0 20.8
1999 460 29.5 15.6 22
2000 426 29.5 14.4 26.1
2001 424 27.2 15.6 31.8
2002 406 23.9 17.0 30.8
2003 406 23.9 17.0 30.8
2004 389 23.1 16.8 29
2005 378 21.3 17.7 41.5
2006 379 23.5 16.1 48.3
2007 371 29.5 12.6 50.4
2008 362 26.5 13.7 60.7
2009 348 24.5 14.2 64.1
2010 354 27.5 12.8 70.6
2011 396 28.5 13.8 65.9
2012 392 28.5 13.7 72.2
2013 387 29.5 13.1 61.8
2014 379 32.0 11.8 66.8
2015 375 29.0 12.9 88.8
2016 376 27.0 13.9 100
2017 373 26.5 14.0 100
2018 388 26.6 14.5 97.4
2019 374 26.5 14.1 100.3
2020 374 25.5 14.6 100
2021 290 23.0 12.6 n/a
2022 313 21.0 14.9 n/a
2023 338 22.0 15.3 100
2024 334 20.0 16.7 101.2

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 Nome Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 426 24.5 17.3 18.3
1990 439 24.2 18.1 10
1991 461 25.5 18.0 15.2
1992 466 25.5 18.2 15.5
1993 431 25.5 16.9 16.7
1994 417 25.5 16.4 17.3
1995 410 28.0 14.6 15.1
1996 410 28.0 14.6 15.1
1997 445 28.0 15.9 20.2
1998 457 28.5 16.0 20.8
1999 460 29.5 15.6 22
2000 426 29.5 14.4 26.1
2001 424 27.2 15.6 31.8
2002 406 23.9 17.0 30.8
2003 406 23.9 17.0 30.8
2004 389 23.1 16.8 29
2005 378 21.3 17.7 41.5
2006 379 23.5 16.1 48.3
2007 371 29.5 12.6 50.4
2008 362 26.5 13.7 60.7
2009 348 24.5 14.2 64.1
2010 354 27.5 12.8 70.6
2011 396 28.5 13.8 65.9
2012 392 28.5 13.7 72.2
2013 387 29.5 13.1 61.8
2014 379 32.0 11.8 66.8
2015 375 29.0 12.9 88.8
2016 376 27.0 13.9 100
2017 373 26.5 14.0 100
2018 388 26.6 14.5 97.4
2019 374 26.5 14.1 100.3
2020 374 25.5 14.6 100
2021 290 23.0 12.6 n/a
2022 313 21.0 14.9 n/a
2023 338 22.0 15.3 100
2024 334 20.0 16.7 101.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nome Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,542 (16.7%) $12,645 (83.3%) $15,186

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nome 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 183rd of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 155th of 176 Elementary schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Science (Nome Elementary)11.89.8
 2%
   All Grades Science (Nome Public Schools)27.517.1
 10.3%
   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 Students374338
 9.6%
African American20
 100%
American Indian255158
 38%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic07
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White2936
 24.1%
Two or More Races84135
 60.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100.3%100%
 0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nome Elementary

Students at Nome Elementary are 45% American Indian, 41% Two or more races, 10% White, 3% Hispanic.

Nome Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.9% of Alaska elementary schools.

Students who attend Nome Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Nome-Beltz Middle/High

In the 2023-24 school year, 334 students attended Nome Elementary.


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