Talkeetna Elementary School

About Talkeetna Elementary School

Talkeetna Elementary School is a public school located in Talkeetna, Alaska. It is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. The school provides education for students in grades K-6. Talkeetna Elementary School offers a variety of educational programs and activities to meet the needs of all students. The school has a strong focus on literacy, math, science, and social studies. In addition, the school has a variety of extracurricular activities, such as basketball, volleyball, and track and field. The school also has a variety of support services to help students succeed. These include counseling, health services, and special education services. Talkeetna Elementary School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strong sense of community and works hard to ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Address:	13930 E Timberwolf Lp Talkeetna, AK 99676
Phone:	(907) 733-9400
Site:	www.matsuk12.us/tke
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	71 students

Overview Talkeetna Elementary School

Talkeetna Elementary School serves 71 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Talkeetna Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Talkeetna Elementary School

Talkeetna Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Talkeetna Elementary School is 0.42, 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.