Ursa Major Elementary School

About Ursa Major Elementary School

Ursa Major Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the city. It is a K-5 school with a strong focus on providing a quality education for all students. The school has a commitment to providing a nurturing and safe environment for students to learn and grow. The school has a variety of programs, including a STEM program, a Spanish program, and a music program.
Ursa Major Elementary School also has a strong focus on the arts. The school has an art room where students can explore their creativity and develop their artistic skills. It also has a music room where students can learn to play instruments and create music.
The school also has a strong commitment to the community. It hosts a variety of events, such as a family fun night, a back-to-school night, and a science fair. The school also has a garden where students can learn about gardening and growing food.
Ursa Major Elementary School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and explore. It is a safe and nurturing environment for students to reach their full potential.

Address:	454 Dyea St Jber, AK 99505
Phone:	(907) 742-1600
Site:	www.asdk12.org/ursamajor
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	306 students

Overview Ursa Major Elementary School

Ursa Major Elementary School serves 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Ursa Major Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Verdict on Ursa Major Elementary School

Ursa Major Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Ursa Major Elementary School is 0.67, 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.