Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William H. Seward 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 25-29% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 223 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AK
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
William H. Seward 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 William H. Seward Elementary School is 0.54, 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 is William H. Seward Elementary School's ranking?
William H. Seward Elementary School is ranked #216 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend William H. Seward Elementary School?
223 students attend William H. Seward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of William H. Seward Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William H. Seward Elementary School?
William H. Seward Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does William H. Seward Elementary School offer ?
William H. Seward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William H. Seward Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 223 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
