Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Nome Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Nome Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nome Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Nome Elementary School is ranked #358 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Nome Elementary School?
338 students attend Nome Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Nome Elementary School students are American Indian, 40% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nome Elementary School?
Nome Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nome Elementary School offer ?
Nome Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nome Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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