Dillingham Elementary School

About Dillingham Elementary School

Dillingham Elementary School is a public school in the city of Dillingham, Alaska. It serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is part of the Dillingham City School District, which also includes Dillingham Middle School and Dillingham High School.
Dillingham Elementary School is a welcoming and supportive learning environment for all students. The school offers a variety of programs and activities to help students succeed. These include music and art classes, physical education, and a strong emphasis on reading and math. The school also has a library and computer lab, and students have access to the internet.
The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. The school also strives to create a positive school culture that fosters respect, responsibility, and collaboration.
Dillingham Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. It is a place where students can develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in their future.

Address:	565 Seward St Dillingham, AK 99576
Phone:	(907) 842-5642
Site:	www.dlgsd.org/
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	197 students

Overview Dillingham Elementary School

Dillingham Elementary School serves 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Dillingham Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Dillingham Elementary School

Dillingham 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 Dillingham Elementary School is 0.62, 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.