Ursa Minor Elementary School

8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown

About Ursa Minor Elementary School

Ursa Minor Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the city of Ursa Minor. It is part of the Ursa Minor School District and serves the educational needs of students in grades kindergarten through fifth.
Ursa Minor Elementary School is committed to providing a quality education for all students. The school offers a wide range of educational programs, including core classes in math, science, social studies, language arts, and physical education. The school also offers special classes in music, art, and technology.
The school has a strong focus on student safety and security, and provides a safe and secure learning environment for all students. The school also has a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, including robotics, drama, and sports teams.
Ursa Minor Elementary School is dedicated to providing a quality education to all students, and is committed to helping students reach their full potential. The school is proud to be part of the Ursa Minor community, and is dedicated to helping students grow and succeed.

Address:

336 Hoonah Ave
Jber, AK 99505

Phone:

(907) 428-1311

Site:

www.centralsd.net/o/ces

Grades:

PreK – 6

Enrollment:

265 students

Overview Ursa Minor Elementary School

Ursa Minor Elementary School serves 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Ursa Minor 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 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Verdict on Ursa Minor Elementary School

Ursa Minor 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 Minor Elementary School is 0.66, 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.

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