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Orion Elementary School

Q: Is Orion Elementary School a good school?

Orion Elementary School ranks 21 st of 166 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Orion Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 423 students attended Orion Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Orion Elementary School?

Students at Orion Elementary School are 56% White, 21% Hispanic, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

21^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 Alaska Elementary Schools

Better than 87% of Alaska elementary schools

Summary

Orion Elementary School is a PK–6 school in Jber, AK, located on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and serving 423 students within the Anchorage School District. For the 2025–2026 school year, Orion ranks 21st out of 166 Alaska elementary schools (87th percentile, 4 stars), with proficiency rates far exceeding district and state averages: 58.4% in ELA, 57.7% in math, and 79.6% in science — the latter being more than double the state average. This strong performance places Orion among the top traditional neighborhood schools in its area, especially notable since the district itself ranks only 11th of 23 statewide.

What sets Orion apart is the stark contrast with nearby schools. Within roughly two miles, outcomes range from Chugach Optional Elementary (ranked #7, 5 stars) to several schools in the bottom 1–5% statewide, such as William Tyson Elementary and Mountain View Elementary. Orion’s closest neighbor, Aurora Elementary (just 0.23 miles away), trails Orion in every subject — for example, 79.6% vs. 54.1% in science. Orion’s 5th graders show exceptional momentum, with math proficiency at 80% versus 42.3% for the district, and the gap between Orion and district averages widens at each grade level. While Orion’s student-teacher ratio is 19.1 (higher than most peers) and per-pupil spending is lower than several weaker schools, the school still delivers top-tier results.

Orion also demonstrates strong gains across subgroups. Military-connected students jumped from the 20th to 75th percentile in one year, and male students improved from the 46th to 93rd percentile. The school’s 2025–2026 ranking represents a clear bounce-back from a mid-decade lull (rank #70 in 2024–25) to #21, with broad improvements across subjects. Areas to watch include a slightly lower female subgroup rank and a 3rd-grade math proficiency rate of 42.6% — still above district averages but the weakest grade-level score reported. Overall, Orion stands out as a high-performing, military-connected elementary school that is punching well above its district’s ranking, making it a compelling option for families on or near JBER.

423

Students ?

19.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,012

Per pupil spending ?

32.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5112 Arctic Warrior Dr
Jber, AK 99506-1498

(907) 742-0250

District: Anchorage School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.3%

Hispanic:

20.6%

African American:

9.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 90th percentile in 2015 → 87th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Alaska average (61% vs 33% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Alaska elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Anchorage School District

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg36%

Alaska avg33%

21^st of 166

Alaska public elementary schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 2 pts since 2017

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 60Elementary Schools in the Anchorage School District

11^th of 23Anchorage School District among Alaska districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2026	82.8	21 of 166	87.3%	★★★★☆
2025	59.6	70 of 175	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.2	58 of 173	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.1	69 of 176	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	78.7	29 of 171	83.0%	★★★★☆
2021	87.9	18 of 173	89.6%	★★★★★
2019	84.5	17 of 185	90.8%	★★★★★
2018	83.0	24 of 186	87.1%	★★★★☆
2017	78.8	26 of 180	85.6%	★★★★☆
2015	84.8	25 of 246	89.8%	★★★★★
2014	80.3	25 of 218	88.5%	★★★★☆
2013	80.2	28 of 223	87.4%	★★★★☆
2012	74.5	50 of 227	78.0%	★★★★☆
2011	76.3	41 of 223	81.6%	★★★★☆
2010	80.6	29 of 229	87.3%	★★★★☆
2009	76.5	43 of 226	81.0%	★★★★☆
2008	78.3	29 of 219	86.8%	★★★★☆
2007	73.5	57 of 212	73.1%	★★★★☆
2006	74.2	53 of 218	75.7%	★★★★☆
2005	75.7	36 of 213	83.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2026	66.2	39 of 140	72.1%	★★★★☆
2025	60.9	57 of 154	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.1	42 of 142	70.4%	★★★★☆
2023	65.3	44 of 152	71.1%	★★★★☆
2022	72.9	30 of 143	79.0%	★★★★☆
2021	88.2	9 of 141	93.6%	★★★★★
2019	87.1	8 of 159	95.0%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2026	59.2	8 of 24	66.7%	★★★★☆
2025	44.9	16 of 24	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.7	20 of 27	25.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.2	23 of 28	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	47.0	17 of 26	34.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2025	69.3	34 of 125	72.8%	★★★★☆
2024	72.8	22 of 122	82.0%	★★★★☆
2023	70.2	25 of 119	79.0%	★★★★☆
2022	85.3	6 of 104	94.2%	★★★★★
2019	89.8	5 of 147	96.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2026	88.6	10 of 145	93.1%	★★★★★
2025	49.1	81 of 149	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.1	72 of 150	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.3	89 of 148	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	79.1	18 of 148	87.8%	★★★★☆
2021	72.6	29 of 142	79.6%	★★★★☆
2019	74.9	29 of 159	81.8%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2026	71.3	5 of 20	75.0%	★★★★☆
2025	31.7	16 of 20	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	33.6	17 of 23	26.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.5	20 of 22	9.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	54.6	12 of 22	45.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	79.9	3 of 20	85.0%	★★★★☆
2019	75.0	4 of 27	85.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2026	69.9	29 of 128	77.3%	★★★★☆
2025	47.0	82 of 139	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.6	81 of 133	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.6	80 of 138	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	63.5	42 of 137	69.3%	★★★★☆
2021	74.1	23 of 127	81.9%	★★★★☆
2019	55.5	66 of 147	55.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)93rd percentile+6 vs school

White (2026)77th percentile-10 vs school

Military Connected (2026)75th percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)73rd percentile+13 vs school

Female (2026)72nd percentile-15 vs school

Hispanic (2026)67th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Alaska (2025-2026) ?

Science80%+42 vs state

English Language Arts58%+26 vs state

Mathematics58%+26 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAR English Language Arts (2026)					STAR Mathematics (2026)					ASA Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	STAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 5th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Orion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5112 Arctic Warrior Dr	Jber	99506	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-0250	423	22	19.1	32.9%	238 (56.3%)	39 (9.2%)	87 (20.6%)	13 (3.1%)	3 (0.7%)	8 (1.9%)	35 (8.3%)	82.8	21^st of 166 public elementary schools	87.3%		59.6	70^th of 175 public elementary schools	60.0%	49	55.6	46.7	72.0		58.4	42.6	51.1	80.0		57.7	79.6	79.6	$15,012	$1,179	$13,832
Aurora Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5085 10th St	Jber	99506	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-0300	359	22	16.6	23.1%	193 (53.8%)	36 (10.0%)	72 (20.1%)	9 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	42 (11.7%)	61.1	60^th of 166 public elementary schools	63.9%		75.6	31^st of 175 public elementary schools	82.3%	29	37.8	52.0	54.1		48.7	46.7	26.0	50.8		41.7	54.1	54.1	$15,919	$1,256	$14,663
Government Hill Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	525 Bluff Dr	Anchorage	99501	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-5000	424	25	16.8	37.0%	114 (26.9%)	14 (3.3%)	223 (52.6%)	4 (0.9%)	14 (3.3%)	19 (4.5%)	36 (8.5%)	51.2	87^th of 166 public elementary schools	47.6%		49.6	87^th of 175 public elementary schools	50.3%		25.4	36.8	56.3		38.0	39.7	41.2	41.7		40.8	56.3	56.3	$13,181	$1,004	$12,176
William Tyson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2801 Richmond Ave	Anchorage	99508	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 742-8000	353	18	19.5	104.5%	18 (5.1%)	52 (14.7%)	41 (11.6%)	39 (11.0%)	58 (16.4%)	89 (25.2%)	56 (15.9%)	4.4	165^th of 166 public elementary schools	0.6%		6.1	171^st of 175 public elementary schools	2.3%	6	5.5	7.6	14.8		9.3	9.3	< 5%	17.0		8.8	11.3	11.3	$20,912	$3,673	$17,239
Denali Montessori Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	148 East Ninth Ave	Anchorage	99501	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-4500	361	24	14.9	74.0%	140 (38.8%)	29 (8.0%)	42 (11.6%)	19 (5.3%)	32 (8.9%)	23 (6.4%)	76 (21.1%)	36.2	114^th of 166 public elementary schools	31.3%		37.1	115^th of 175 public elementary schools	34.3%	1	26.2	36.8	43.6	38.5	35.6	26.2	29.0	30.8	30.8	28.8	51.3	51.3	$17,122	$1,197	$15,924
Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1327 Nelchina St	Anchorage	99501	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 742-7600	337	21	15.8	104.7%	30 (8.9%)	51 (15.1%)	42 (12.5%)	12 (3.6%)	60 (17.8%)	94 (27.9%)	48 (14.2%)	7.5	157^th of 166 public elementary schools	5.4%		6.2	170^th of 175 public elementary schools	2.9%	13	11.5	11.4	15.7		12.9	19.2	15.9	13.7		16.3	21.6	21.6	$17,235	$3,360	$13,874
Mountain View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4005 Mcphee Ave	Anchorage	99508	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 742-3900	230	16	14.2	102.6%	19 (8.3%)	36 (15.7%)	28 (12.2%)	21 (9.1%)	27 (11.7%)	60 (26.1%)	39 (17.0%)	4.7	164^th of 166 public elementary schools	1.2%		25.3	132^nd of 175 public elementary schools	24.6%	32	< 10%	9.1	13.3		8.9	< 10%	12.7	16.7		10.5	10.3	10.3	$19,460	$3,894	$15,565
Chugach Optional Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	1205 E St	Anchorage	99501	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-3730	275	15	18.1	11.6%	198 (72.0%)	1 (0.4%)	23 (8.4%)	8 (2.9%)	8 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	36 (13.1%)	91.1	7^th of 166 public elementary schools	95.8%		90.2	9^th of 175 public elementary schools	94.9%	2	58.8	51.4	63.9	65.6	59.9	57.6	64.9	75.0	81.3	69.6	83.3	83.3	$12,193	$673	$11,519
Airport Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1510 Alder Dr	Anchorage	99508	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 742-4550	240	18	13.0	104.6%	24 (10.0%)	6 (2.5%)	37 (15.4%)	62 (25.8%)	40 (16.7%)	30 (12.5%)	41 (17.1%)	6.2	160^th of 166 public elementary schools	3.6%					(n/a)	11.1	12.8	23.5		15.6	13.9	7.7	11.8		11.0	14.3	14.3	$19,132	$2,642	$16,489
Inlet View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1219 N St	Anchorage	99501	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-7630	190	11	17.0	26.8%	95 (50.0%)	6 (3.2%)	15 (7.9%)	7 (3.7%)	26 (13.7%)	12 (6.3%)	29 (15.3%)	70.8	40^th of 166 public elementary schools	75.9%		75.4	33^rd of 175 public elementary schools	81.1%	7	36.1	53.6	62.1		49.5	44.4	60.7	48.3		50.5	58.6	58.6	$13,525	$969	$12,556

Frequently Asked Questions about Orion Elementary School

Is Orion Elementary School a good school?

Orion Elementary School ranks 21^st of 166 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Orion Elementary School?

Students at Orion Elementary School are 56% White, 21% Hispanic, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

What district is Orion Elementary School in?

Anchorage School District

How many students attend Orion Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 423 students attended Orion Elementary School.

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