Serving 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mt. Eccles Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Mt. Eccles Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Mt. Eccles Elementary School's student population of 210 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Mt. Eccles Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Eccles Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#119 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
25%
22%
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
50%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
9%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Mt. Eccles Elementary School is ranked #119 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Mt. Eccles Elementary School?
210 students attend Mt. Eccles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mt. Eccles Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Eccles Elementary School?
Mt. Eccles Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mt. Eccles Elementary School offer ?
Mt. Eccles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mt. Eccles Elementary School part of?
Mt. Eccles Elementary School is part of Cordova City School District.
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