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Talkeetna Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5
92nd
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 175 Alaska Elementary Schools
Better than 47% of Alaska elementary schools
Summary

Talkeetna Elementary is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the rural town of Talkeetna, Alaska. Part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, currently ranking 92nd out of 175 Alaska elementary schools with a 2-star rating.

Talkeetna Elementary has shown strong academic performance, particularly in science, where it has outperformed the district and state averages. The school has also performed well for female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking among the top schools in the state for these subgroups. However, the school has struggled in mathematics, with proficiency rates consistently below the district and state averages. Interestingly, the school's per-student spending of $22,435 is significantly higher than the nearby Trapper Creek Elementary, which spends $37,015 per student.

The fluctuations in Talkeetna Elementary's statewide ranking and the disparities in subgroup performance suggest that the school may be effectively addressing the needs of certain students while facing challenges in supporting others. This raises questions about the allocation of resources and the potential impact on student outcomes, which could be an area for further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure the success of all students at the school.

121
Students ?
12.1
Student/teacher ratio ?
$22,435
Per pupil spending ?
62.8%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 13930 E Timberwolf Lp
       Talkeetna, AK  99676

(907) 733-9400

District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District


Students who attend Talkeetna Elementary usually attend:

High:    Susitna Valley High
Racial breakdown:

White:
74.4%
Two or more races:
17.4%
Hispanic:
5.0%
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At a glance
▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 45th percentile in 2008 → 47th in 2025
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Alaska average (39% vs 33% meeting standards)
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
!Near the bottom of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District's ranking
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school39%
District avg42%
Alaska avg33%
92nd of 175
Alaska public elementary schools ?
Bottom 47%▬ steady since 2015
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
17th of 21Elementary Schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
10th of 24Matanuska-Susitna Borough 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)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankAlaska percentileRating
202547.192 of 17547.4%★★☆☆☆
202460.571 of 17359.0%★★★☆☆
202371.341 of 17676.7%★★★★☆
202257.666 of 17161.4%★★★☆☆
202177.231 of 17382.1%★★★★☆
201950.392 of 18550.3%★★★☆☆
201845.2108 of 18641.9%★★☆☆☆
201731.0134 of 18025.6%★☆☆☆☆
201545.6129 of 24647.6%★★☆☆☆
200856.5120 of 21945.2%★★☆☆☆
200658.6114 of 21847.7%★★☆☆☆
200567.383 of 21361.0%★★★☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankAlaska percentileRating
202558.362 of 15459.7%★★★☆☆
202471.033 of 14276.8%★★★★☆
202379.120 of 15286.8%★★★★☆
202273.627 of 14381.1%★★★★☆
201944.794 of 15940.9%★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankAlaska percentileRating
202555.956 of 12555.2%★★★☆☆
202465.639 of 12268.0%★★★☆☆
202186.77 of 11093.6%★★★★★
201950.971 of 14751.7%★★★☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankAlaska percentileRating
202533.4102 of 14931.5%★★☆☆☆
202458.061 of 15059.3%★★★☆☆
202347.684 of 14843.2%★★☆☆☆
201963.654 of 15966.0%★★★☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankAlaska percentileRating
202541.189 of 13936.0%★★☆☆☆
202454.064 of 13351.9%★★★☆☆
202366.637 of 13873.2%★★★★☆
202241.585 of 13738.0%★★☆☆☆
202135.098 of 12722.8%★☆☆☆☆
201948.674 of 14749.7%★★★☆☆
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)
Female (2025)60th percentile+12 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)55th percentile+8 vs school
White (2025)36th percentile-11 vs school
Male (2025)32nd percentile-16 vs school
By subject vs Alaska (2024-2025) ?
Science45%+7 vs state
English Language Arts43%+10 vs state
Mathematics33%~ state avg

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In the 2024-25 school year, 121 students attended Talkeetna Elementary.

Students at Talkeetna Elementary are 74% White, 17% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Talkeetna Elementary ranks 92nd of 175 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Talkeetna Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Susitna Valley High


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