Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ladd Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Ladd Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ladd Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Ladd Elementary School?
437 students attend Ladd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ladd Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ladd Elementary School?
Ladd Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ladd Elementary School offer ?
Ladd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ladd Elementary School part of?
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