Copper River School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 301 students in Copper River School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Alaska.
Public Elementary Schools in Copper River School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Copper River School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.70
# American Indian Students
161 Students
23,607 Students
% American Indian Students
40%
24%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,966 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
7,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
7 Students
2,045 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
200 Students
47,140 Students
% White Students
50%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,704 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
3%
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
13,202 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
13%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3
3,061
# Students in K Grade:
32
9,639
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
9,950
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33
9,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
9,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
33
9,838
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
9,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
35
9,920
# Students in 7th Grade:
31
7,484
# Students in 8th Grade:
32
7,474
# Students in 9th Grade:
31
3,160
# Students in 10th Grade:
32
2,985
# Students in 11th Grade:
31
3,199
# Students in 12th Grade:
27
3,492
# Ungraded Students:
-
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,428 is higher than the state median of $20,122. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,750 is higher than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 400 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 30% in AK)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
