Fireweed Academy

Public, Charter K-6

 995 Soundview Ave
       Homer, AK  99603


(907) 226-1260

District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 172 Alaska Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  107

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.2%
Two or more races:
7.5%
Hispanic:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.4% Help


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Compare Details Fireweed Academy ranks better than 87.2% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 2nd among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.2%), two or more races (7.5%), American Indian (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fireweed Academy is 14.2. 9 elementary schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Fireweed Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Fireweed Academy 22nd of 172 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Fireweed Academy in the ranking list.)

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Kenai Peninsula Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenai Peninsula Borough School District 9th of 23 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fireweed Academy

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Rank History for all students at Fireweed Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 74.01 52nd 219 76.3%
2009 69.55 73rd 226 67.7%
2010 76.38 48th 229 79.0%
2011 85.32 16th 223 92.8%
2013 59.43 106th 223 52.5%
2014 59.20 106th 218 51.4%
2015 76.01 41st 246 83.3%
2017 73.21 37th 180 79.4%
2018 64.61 65th 186 65.1%
2019 70.54 47th 185 74.6%
2021 72.94 43rd 173 75.1%
2022 82.64 22nd 172 87.2%
See the entire list of Alaska Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fireweed Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.76 6th 147 95.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Fireweed Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.27 65th 159 59.1%
2022 79.82 19th 144 86.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Fireweed Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.51 72nd 159 54.7%
2022 66.66 41st 149 72.5%
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Rank History for White students at Fireweed Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.98 86th 147 41.5%
2021 64.93 36th 127 71.7%
2022 69.45 29th 138 79.0%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Fireweed Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 22 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 24
1999 19 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 20
2000 23 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 26
2001 25 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 26
2002 29 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2003 29 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2004 30 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2005 34 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
2006 49 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2007 63 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 65
2008 68 0 2 2 1 n/a n/a 2 75
2009 67 0 1 2 1 1 1 0 73
2010 67 0 2 2 3 0 0 0 74
2011 107 2 1 1 4 1 0 0 116
2012 113 3 1 4 4 3 2 0 130
2013 96 0 0 3 5 3 4 0 111
2014 93 0 0 3 4 4 5 0 109
2015 88 0 0 3 5 3 4 0 103
2016 73 0 0 4 6 3 6 0 92
2017 82 0 0 3 6 3 11 0 105
2018 91 0 0 7 5 2 17 0 122
2019 89 0 0 3 4 1 17 0 114
2020 100 0 0 3 5 1 19 0 128
2021 68 0 0 2 6 0 9 0 85
2022 75 0 1 4 4 0 10 0 94
2023 88 0 1 5 5 0 8 0 107

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fireweed Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 24 1.0 24.0 0
1999 20 1.0 20.0 n/a
2000 26 2.0 13.0 23.1
2001 26 2.0 13.0 23.1
2002 29 2.0 14.5 27.6
2003 29 2.0 14.5 27.6
2004 30 2.0 15.0 43.3
2005 34 2.0 17.0 91.2
2006 49 3.0 16.3 24.5
2007 65 4.1 15.9 32.3
2008 75 4.1 18.3 28.8
2009 73 4.5 16.2 0
2010 74 4.5 16.4 0
2011 116 6.7 17.1 0
2012 130 7.5 17.3 0
2013 111 8.0 13.8 0
2014 109 6.0 18.1 43.1
2015 103 8.0 12.8 43.7
2016 92 8.0 11.5 27.2
2017 105 6.0 17.5 36.2
2018 122 7.0 17.4 33.6
2019 114 8.0 14.2 31.6
2020 128 8.0 16.0 43
2021 85 7.0 12.1 n/a
2022 94 7.0 13.4 n/a
2023 107 7.5 14.2 36.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fireweed Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 24 1.0 24.0 0
1999 20 1.0 20.0 n/a
2000 26 2.0 13.0 23.1
2001 26 2.0 13.0 23.1
2002 29 2.0 14.5 27.6
2003 29 2.0 14.5 27.6
2004 30 2.0 15.0 43.3
2005 34 2.0 17.0 91.2
2006 49 3.0 16.3 24.5
2007 65 4.1 15.9 32.3
2008 75 4.1 18.3 28.8
2009 73 4.5 16.2 0
2010 74 4.5 16.4 0
2011 116 6.7 17.1 0
2012 130 7.5 17.3 0
2013 111 8.0 13.8 0
2014 109 6.0 18.1 43.1
2015 103 8.0 12.8 43.7
2016 92 8.0 11.5 27.2
2017 105 6.0 17.5 36.2
2018 122 7.0 17.4 33.6
2019 114 8.0 14.2 31.6
2020 128 8.0 16.0 43
2021 85 7.0 12.1 n/a
2022 94 7.0 13.4 n/a
2023 107 7.5 14.2 36.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fireweed Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
Ranks 47th of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 22nd of 172 Elementary schools
 12.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fireweed Academy)7560
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)44.623.6
 21%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alaska)36.820.6
 16.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fireweed Academy)62.566.7
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)54.227.7
 26.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alaska)43.325
 18.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fireweed Academy)58.325
 33.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)47.229.9
 17.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Alaska)39.726.5
 13.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fireweed Academy)47.855.6
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)46.540.4
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Alaska)38.637.5
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fireweed Academy)47.861.1
 13.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)41.939.1
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alaska)39.934.4
 5.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fireweed Academy)5061.5
 11.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)3929.2
 9.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alaska)35.126.1
 8.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fireweed Academy)63.958.6
 5.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)47.733.9
 13.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Alaska)39.229.5
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Fireweed Academy)50.850
 0.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)40.924.9
 16.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Alaska)35.722.9
 12.8%
All Grades Science (Fireweed Academy)66.762.5
 4.2%
   All Grades Science (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)5542.7
 12.3%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.738.1
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students114107
 6.1%
African American00
American Indian45
 25%
Asian01
Hispanic35
 66.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White8988
 1.1%
Two or More Races178
 52.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.6%36.4%
 4.9%


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Fireweed Academy ranks 22nd of 172 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Fireweed Academy are 82% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 5% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 107 students attended Fireweed Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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