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Trapper Creek Elementary

Summary:

Trapper Creek Elementary is a small public elementary school located in Trapper Creek, Alaska, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of just 22 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. This school is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, which is ranked 8th out of 24 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Trapper Creek Elementary stands out in several ways. It has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby Talkeetna Elementary, with a higher percentage of Native American and multi-racial students. Academically, Trapper Creek outperforms the district and state averages in science and English language arts. However, the school faces economic challenges, with a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, significantly higher than Talkeetna Elementary's 58.56% rate.

Despite these challenges, Trapper Creek Elementary has shown impressive improvement, moving from 168th out of 218 Alaska elementary schools in 2005-2006 to 59th out of 173 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding increase in its SchoolDigger rating from 1 to 3 stars. While Talkeetna Elementary has higher proficiency rates in some areas, Trapper Creek's small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 22:1 compared to Talkeetna's 14.3:1, may contribute to its academic success. Overall, Trapper Creek Elementary is a unique and improving school serving a diverse and economically disadvantaged community in Trapper Creek, Alaska.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6742 E Petersville Rd
       Trapper Creek, AK  99683

(907) 733-9451

District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
59th of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $37,015 Help


Students who attend Trapper Creek Elementary usually attend:

High:    Susitna Valley High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.0 Help
Number of students:  24

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.2%
American Indian:
20.8%
Two or more races:
16.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Trapper Creek Elementary ranks better than 65.9% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 12th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Trapper Creek Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Student population at Trapper Creek Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.2%), American Indian (20.8%), two or more races (16.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Trapper Creek Elementary is 24, which is the highest among 27 elementary schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Trapper Creek Elementary is $37,015, which is the highest among 27 elementary schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Trapper Creek Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District 8th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Trapper Creek Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 20.96 168th 218 22.9%
2024 65.11 59th 173 65.9%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Trapper Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 39 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 46
1993 48 0 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 59
1994 47 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 54
1995 46 0 0 0 12 n/a n/a 0 58
1996 46 0 0 0 12 n/a n/a 0 58
1997 36 0 0 1 12 n/a n/a 0 49
1998 33 0 1 0 13 n/a n/a 0 47
1999 36 0 1 0 13 n/a n/a 0 50
2000 25 0 1 0 9 n/a n/a 0 35
2001 24 0 1 0 10 n/a n/a 0 35
2002 19 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 26
2003 19 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 26
2004 24 0 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 34
2005 17 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 24
2006 15 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 21
2007 21 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 25
2008 17 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 1 19
2009 20 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 22
2010 19 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 23
2011 20 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 23
2012 32 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 37
2013 32 1 1 0 7 1 0 0 42
2014 27 1 2 0 7 0 0 0 37
2015 24 1 3 0 9 0 0 0 37
2016 19 0 0 1 3 0 2 0 25
2017 20 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 25
2018 14 0 0 0 7 0 1 0 22
2019 15 0 0 0 6 0 2 0 23
2020 12 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 18
2021 4 0 1 0 4 0 4 0 13
2022 5 0 2 2 5 0 3 0 17
2023 13 0 1 0 5 0 3 0 22
2024 13 0 1 1 5 0 4 0 24

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Trapper Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 46 3.9 11.7 n/a
1993 59 0.0 0.0 n/a
1994 54 4.9 11.0 n/a
1995 58 4.9 11.8 48.3
1996 58 4.9 11.8 48.3
1997 49 4.9 10.0 57.1
1998 47 4.5 10.4 61.7
1999 50 5.0 10.0 94
2000 35 3.8 9.2 68.6
2001 35 4.0 8.8 60
2002 26 3.8 6.8 65.4
2003 26 3.8 6.8 65.4
2004 34 3.0 11.3 58.8
2005 24 3.5 6.9 79.2
2006 21 2.0 10.5 85.7
2007 25 2.0 12.5 72
2008 19 2.0 9.5 88.9
2009 22 2.0 11.0 72.7
2010 23 1.0 23.0 82.6
2011 23 1.0 23.0 87
2012 37 1.5 24.6 64.9
2013 42 1.4 28.3 71.4
2014 37 3.6 10.0 59.5
2015 37 3.0 12.3 81.1
2016 25 3.0 8.3 80
2017 25 2.0 12.5 96
2018 22 2.5 8.7 86.4
2019 23 2.0 11.5 91.3
2020 18 2.0 9.0 94.4
2021 13 1.0 13.0 n/a
2022 17 1.0 17.0 n/a
2023 22 1.0 22.0 100
2024 24 1.0 24.0 91.7

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 Trapper Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 46 3.9 11.7 n/a
1993 59 0.0 0.0 n/a
1994 54 4.9 11.0 n/a
1995 58 4.9 11.8 48.3
1996 58 4.9 11.8 48.3
1997 49 4.9 10.0 57.1
1998 47 4.5 10.4 61.7
1999 50 5.0 10.0 94
2000 35 3.8 9.2 68.6
2001 35 4.0 8.8 60
2002 26 3.8 6.8 65.4
2003 26 3.8 6.8 65.4
2004 34 3.0 11.3 58.8
2005 24 3.5 6.9 79.2
2006 21 2.0 10.5 85.7
2007 25 2.0 12.5 72
2008 19 2.0 9.5 88.9
2009 22 2.0 11.0 72.7
2010 23 1.0 23.0 82.6
2011 23 1.0 23.0 87
2012 37 1.5 24.6 64.9
2013 42 1.4 28.3 71.4
2014 37 3.6 10.0 59.5
2015 37 3.0 12.3 81.1
2016 25 3.0 8.3 80
2017 25 2.0 12.5 96
2018 22 2.5 8.7 86.4
2019 23 2.0 11.5 91.3
2020 18 2.0 9.0 94.4
2021 13 1.0 13.0 n/a
2022 17 1.0 17.0 n/a
2023 22 1.0 22.0 100
2024 24 1.0 24.0 91.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Trapper Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,685 (7.3%) $34,330 (92.7%) $37,015

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Trapper Creek 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students2322
 4.3%
African American00
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian01
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White1513
 13.3%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.3%100%
 8.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Trapper Creek Elementary

Students who attend Trapper Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Susitna Valley High

Trapper Creek Elementary ranks 59th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Trapper Creek Elementary are 54% White, 21% American Indian, 17% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 24 students attended Trapper Creek Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr.

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