Nome Elementary School

About Nome Elementary School

Nome Elementary School is a public school located in Nome, Alaska. It serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th grade. The school has a strong focus on academic excellence, as well as providing a safe and nurturing environment for students. The school has a variety of programs and activities that help to promote student growth and development. The school has a dedicated staff of teachers and administrators who are committed to helping students reach their full potential. The school also offers a variety of extra-curricular activities such as student council, sports teams, and clubs. Nome Elementary School is dedicated to providing a high-quality education to all of its students.

Address:	1057 E 5th Avenue Nome, AK 99762
Phone:	(907) 443-5299
Site:	www.nomeschools.org/domain/58
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	290 students

Overview Nome Elementary School

Nome Elementary School serves 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Nome 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 20-24% (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 10-14% (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 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Nome Elementary School

Nome 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 Nome Elementary School is 0.53, 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.