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Ursa Major Elementary

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 454 Dyea St
       Jber, AK  99505-1198

(907) 742-1600

District: Anchorage School District


Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  390

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.2%
Hispanic:
16.9%
African American:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.5% Help


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Compare Details Ursa Major Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.35. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Ursa Major Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Anchorage School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anchorage School District 14th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ursa Major Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ursa Major Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 76.59 31st 213 85.4%
2006 77.96 34th 218 84.4%
2007 72.87 58th 212 72.6%
2008 71.22 69th 219 68.5%
2009 76.84 41st 226 81.9%
2010 74.55 55th 229 76.0%
2011 73.38 56th 223 74.9%
2012 67.45 75th 227 67.0%
2013 67.98 73rd 223 67.3%
2014 76.66 42nd 218 80.7%
2015 57.36 98th 246 60.2%
2017 56.53 72nd 180 60.0%
2018 54.99 80th 186 57.0%
2019 51.20 91st 185 50.8%
2021 46.35 89th 173 48.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ursa Major Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.54 59th 147 59.9%
2021 27.09 82nd 110 25.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Ursa Major Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.94 92nd 159 42.1%
2021 38.23 82nd 141 41.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Ursa Major Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.45 23rd 27 14.8%
2021 21.20 19th 20 5.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Ursa Major Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.07 66th 159 58.5%
2021 42.05 83rd 142 41.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Ursa Major Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.22 2nd 3 33.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ursa Major Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.64 15th 30 50.0%
2021 39.40 10th 16 37.5%
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Rank History for White students at Ursa Major Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.83 76th 147 48.3%
2021 41.29 88th 127 30.7%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Ursa Major Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 225 122 22 22 3 n/a n/a -1 393
1990 246 109 25 21 5 n/a n/a 0 406
1991 261 102 15 25 8 n/a n/a 0 411
1992 298 93 22 25 7 n/a n/a 0 445
1993 263 127 18 22 5 n/a n/a 0 435
1994 218 138 14 21 4 n/a n/a 0 395
1997 295 98 10 20 6 n/a n/a 0 429
1998 270 144 18 41 6 n/a n/a 0 479
1999 271 95 16 19 4 n/a n/a 0 405
2000 84 47 12 8 2 n/a n/a 0 153
2001 249 128 14 26 4 n/a n/a 0 421
2002 209 126 13 39 12 n/a n/a 0 399
2003 209 126 13 39 12 n/a n/a 0 399
2004 209 120 6 35 4 n/a n/a 0 374
2005 237 110 12 41 4 n/a n/a 0 404
2006 246 94 10 45 13 n/a n/a 0 408
2007 235 84 10 48 12 n/a n/a 0 389
2008 175 86 9 61 13 n/a n/a 25 369
2009 211 81 4 58 4 3 17 0 378
2010 260 94 1 79 12 6 22 0 474
2011 255 92 2 74 20 7 27 0 477
2012 233 96 5 63 16 6 27 0 446
2013 227 92 3 80 12 4 39 0 457
2014 222 83 7 99 2 7 32 0 452
2015 194 53 8 89 1 11 36 0 392
2016 206 67 12 98 2 5 31 0 421
2017 211 49 12 81 2 11 41 0 407
2018 248 67 17 82 5 6 52 0 477
2019 278 61 8 78 2 14 43 0 484
2020 263 46 10 74 5 9 41 0 448
2021 151 30 4 81 5 4 31 0 306
2022 231 34 10 66 6 9 34 0 390

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ursa Major Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 393 21.2 18.5 19.8
1990 406 22.0 18.4 16.7
1991 411 21.0 19.5 17.8
1992 445 21.0 21.1 24.3
1993 435 21.0 20.7 24.8
1994 395 21.0 18.8 27.3
1997 429 17.0 25.2 18.4
1998 479 49.3 9.7 43.8
1999 405 24.5 16.5 44.7
2000 153 11.0 13.9 51
2001 421 25.4 16.6 50.8
2002 399 25.5 15.6 57.1
2003 399 25.5 15.6 57.1
2004 374 23.5 15.9 55.3
2005 404 25.3 16.0 57.9
2006 408 28.2 14.5 61.3
2007 389 23.6 16.5 61.2
2008 369 24.7 14.9 63.7
2009 378 26.9 14.1 62.4
2010 474 26.1 18.1 57.4
2011 477 27.1 17.5 51.2
2012 446 27.4 16.2 62.8
2013 457 24.1 18.9 59.7
2014 452 28.3 15.9 59.5
2015 392 25.0 15.6 54.8
2016 421 25.0 16.8 43.5
2017 407 26.2 15.4 40.8
2018 477 30.0 15.8 39.6
2019 484 30.0 16.0 n/a
2020 448 27.3 16.3 35.5
2021 306 26.2 11.6 n/a
2022 390 26.3 14.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ursa Major Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 393 21.2 18.5 19.8
1990 406 22.0 18.4 16.7
1991 411 21.0 19.5 17.8
1992 445 21.0 21.1 24.3
1993 435 21.0 20.7 24.8
1994 395 21.0 18.8 27.3
1997 429 17.0 25.2 18.4
1998 479 49.3 9.7 43.8
1999 405 24.5 16.5 44.7
2000 153 11.0 13.9 51
2001 421 25.4 16.6 50.8
2002 399 25.5 15.6 57.1
2003 399 25.5 15.6 57.1
2004 374 23.5 15.9 55.3
2005 404 25.3 16.0 57.9
2006 408 28.2 14.5 61.3
2007 389 23.6 16.5 61.2
2008 369 24.7 14.9 63.7
2009 378 26.9 14.1 62.4
2010 474 26.1 18.1 57.4
2011 477 27.1 17.5 51.2
2012 446 27.4 16.2 62.8
2013 457 24.1 18.9 59.7
2014 452 28.3 15.9 59.5
2015 392 25.0 15.6 54.8
2016 421 25.0 16.8 43.5
2017 407 26.2 15.4 40.8
2018 477 30.0 15.8 39.6
2019 484 30.0 16.0 n/a
2020 448 27.3 16.3 35.5
2021 306 26.2 11.6 n/a
2022 390 26.3 14.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ursa Major Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,032 (8.8%) $10,751 (91.2%) $11,784

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ursa Major Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)		 Change (%)
All Grades Science (Ursa Major Elementary)44.451.9
 7.4%
   All Grades Science (Anchorage School District)46.640
 6.6%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.738.1
 6.5%

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In the 2021-22 school year, 390 students attended Ursa Major Elementary.

Students at Ursa Major Elementary are 59% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% African American, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian.


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