Big Lake Elementary School

About Big Lake Elementary School

Big Lake Elementary School is a vibrant and welcoming learning environment located in the heart of Big Lake, Minnesota. It is part of the Elk River Area School District and serves students in grades K-5. At Big Lake Elementary School, there is a strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded education. The school offers a variety of academic and enrichment programs, such as music, art, physical education, and foreign language classes. In addition, the school has a strong focus on technology and provides students with access to computers, tablets, and other technology-based learning tools.
The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities for students to participate in. These activities include sports teams, after-school clubs, and special events. The school also hosts a variety of community events throughout the year, such as a family fun night and a holiday bazaar.
Big Lake Elementary School is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students. The school has a strict anti-bullying policy and provides students with a variety of resources to help them succeed. In addition, the school has a strong focus on developing character and values in its students.
Big Lake Elementary School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and make lifelong friendships. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education and creating a positive learning environment for all students.

Address:	Mile 4.5 South Big Lake Rd Big Lake, AK 99652
Phone:	(907) 892-9700
Site:	www.matsuk12.us/ble
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	315 students

Overview Big Lake Elementary School

Big Lake Elementary School serves 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Big Lake Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Big Lake Elementary School

Big Lake Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Big Lake Elementary School is 0.56, 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.