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June Nelson Elementary

Summary:

June Nelson Elementary is an elementary school located in Kotzebue, Alaska, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 265 students. The school is part of the Northwest Arctic Borough School District, which is ranked 24th out of 24 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

June Nelson Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Alaska elementary schools, with rankings ranging from 145 to 182 out of 185-246 schools over the past decade. The school has maintained a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the majority of the years, with a brief period of 2-star ratings from 2012-2014. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by proficiency rates in state assessments, is significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 5.26% to 12.5%, while the state averages ranged from 31.11% to 47.5%.

The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 93.96% to an unspecified percentage in the past three school years. Despite the school's high per-student spending of $34,036 for the 2018-2019 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 13.1 to 15.5, the school has not been able to improve its academic performance. This suggests that the allocation and utilization of resources may not be effectively addressing the specific needs of the school and its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 744 Third Ave
       Kotzebue, AK  99752

(907) 442-1877

District: Northwest Arctic Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
172nd of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $34,036 Help


Students who attend June Nelson Elementary usually attend:

High:    Kotzebue Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  305

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
84.6%
Two or more races:
11.5%
White:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details June Nelson Elementary ranks worse than 99.4% of elementary schools in Alaska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (84.6%), two or more races (11.5%), White (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at June Nelson Elementary is 13.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at June Nelson Elementary is $34,036.
Schooldigger Rankings:

June Nelson Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Northwest Arctic Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Arctic Borough School District 24th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for June Nelson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at June Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 24.00 159th 213 25.4%
2006 36.51 145th 218 33.5%
2007 46.51 130th 212 38.7%
2008 35.67 149th 219 32.0%
2009 46.01 136th 226 39.8%
2010 45.19 142nd 229 38.0%
2011 41.68 143rd 223 35.9%
2012 39.17 152nd 227 33.0%
2013 41.61 149th 223 33.2%
2014 41.33 145th 218 33.5%
2015 26.51 174th 246 29.3%
2017 7.40 173rd 180 3.9%
2018 7.94 179th 186 3.8%
2019 5.17 182nd 185 1.6%
2021 4.37 172nd 173 0.6%
2022 11.97 158th 171 7.6%
2023 6.57 172nd 176 2.3%
2024 3.33 172nd 173 0.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at June Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.75 33rd 73 54.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at June Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.10 144th 147 2.0%
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Rank History for Female students at June Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.31 156th 159 1.9%
2021 2.93 139th 141 1.4%
2023 8.66 146th 152 3.9%
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Rank History for Male students at June Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.04 155th 159 2.5%
2023 5.74 144th 148 2.7%
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Rank History for Native American students at June Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.91 50th 50 0.0%
2021 5.11 22nd 22 0.0%
2022 10.31 13th 15 13.3%
2023 6.75 22nd 23 4.3%
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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 June Nelson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 52 1 6 0 361 n/a n/a 0 420
1990 47 1 6 0 384 n/a n/a 0 438
1991 39 1 3 1 422 n/a n/a 0 466
1992 43 1 5 1 429 n/a n/a 0 479
1993 42 0 6 1 492 n/a n/a 0 541
1994 34 0 5 2 494 n/a n/a 0 535
1995 22 0 6 3 515 n/a n/a 0 546
1996 22 0 6 3 515 n/a n/a 0 546
1997 26 0 9 3 540 n/a n/a 0 578
1998 35 0 7 3 515 n/a n/a 0 560
1999 49 1 4 1 485 n/a n/a 0 540
2000 38 0 7 0 421 n/a n/a 0 466
2001 7 1 4 4 486 n/a n/a 0 502
2002 49 2 3 3 370 n/a n/a 0 427
2003 49 2 3 3 370 n/a n/a 0 427
2004 37 1 9 1 394 n/a n/a 0 442
2005 23 0 7 2 365 n/a n/a 0 397
2006 21 1 8 1 366 n/a n/a 0 397
2007 30 0 1 2 364 n/a n/a 0 397
2008 21 0 3 1 317 n/a n/a 8 350
2009 25 1 4 2 349 0 12 0 393
2010 25 1 1 4 353 0 14 0 398
2011 25 3 1 2 343 0 15 0 389
2012 27 5 0 0 341 0 14 0 387
2013 22 2 2 3 336 0 29 0 394
2014 24 1 2 2 327 0 31 0 387
2015 26 5 2 3 331 0 33 0 400
2016 32 3 1 3 340 0 43 0 422
2017 23 1 1 4 329 0 39 0 397
2018 20 5 0 3 325 0 44 0 397
2019 19 3 1 4 312 0 49 0 388
2020 14 3 0 3 298 0 36 0 354
2021 15 3 1 3 276 1 37 0 336
2022 7 4 0 1 211 1 33 0 257
2023 6 2 0 1 226 0 30 0 265
2024 8 1 2 1 258 0 35 0 305

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 June Nelson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 420 22.0 19.0 30.5
1990 438 24.0 18.2 29.7
1991 466 25.0 18.6 23.2
1992 479 25.0 19.1 13.6
1993 541 25.0 21.6 12
1994 535 25.0 21.4 12.1
1995 546 28.0 19.5 35.9
1996 546 28.0 19.5 35.9
1997 578 28.0 20.6 39.3
1998 560 30.0 18.7 83.6
1999 540 29.0 18.6 55
2000 466 34.0 13.7 39.1
2001 502 37.0 13.6 43
2002 427 32.0 13.3 59.7
2003 427 32.0 13.3 59.7
2004 442 32.0 13.8 51.8
2005 397 30.5 13.0 75.1
2006 397 29.0 13.7 91.9
2007 397 26.1 15.2 n/a
2008 350 26.1 13.4 101.5
2009 393 23.1 17.0 0
2010 398 22.0 18.0 48.2
2011 389 23.0 16.9 52.2
2012 387 22.0 17.5 63
2013 394 23.0 17.1 48.7
2014 387 23.0 16.8 57.1
2015 400 22.0 18.1 100
2016 422 21.0 20.0 100
2017 397 19.0 20.8 100
2018 397 24.8 16.0 83.1
2019 388 28.5 13.6 87.6
2020 354 25.5 13.8 87.3
2021 336 25.5 13.1 n/a
2022 257 18.0 14.2 n/a
2023 265 17.0 15.5 94
2024 305 22.0 13.8 81

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 June Nelson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 420 22.0 19.0 30.5
1990 438 24.0 18.2 29.7
1991 466 25.0 18.6 23.2
1992 479 25.0 19.1 13.6
1993 541 25.0 21.6 12
1994 535 25.0 21.4 12.1
1995 546 28.0 19.5 35.9
1996 546 28.0 19.5 35.9
1997 578 28.0 20.6 39.3
1998 560 30.0 18.7 83.6
1999 540 29.0 18.6 55
2000 466 34.0 13.7 39.1
2001 502 37.0 13.6 43
2002 427 32.0 13.3 59.7
2003 427 32.0 13.3 59.7
2004 442 32.0 13.8 51.8
2005 397 30.5 13.0 75.1
2006 397 29.0 13.7 91.9
2007 397 26.1 15.2 n/a
2008 350 26.1 13.4 101.5
2009 393 23.1 17.0 0
2010 398 22.0 18.0 48.2
2011 389 23.0 16.9 52.2
2012 387 22.0 17.5 63
2013 394 23.0 17.1 48.7
2014 387 23.0 16.8 57.1
2015 400 22.0 18.1 100
2016 422 21.0 20.0 100
2017 397 19.0 20.8 100
2018 397 24.8 16.0 83.1
2019 388 28.5 13.6 87.6
2020 354 25.5 13.8 87.3
2021 336 25.5 13.1 n/a
2022 257 18.0 14.2 n/a
2023 265 17.0 15.5 94
2024 305 22.0 13.8 81

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 June Nelson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $4,453 (13.1%) $29,583 (86.9%) $34,036

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

Impact of COVID-19 on June Nelson 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 182nd of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 172nd of 176 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Science (June Nelson Elementary)15.416.7
 1.3%
   All Grades Science (Northwest Arctic Borough School District)13.57.3
 6.3%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.736.9
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students388265
 31.7%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian312226
 27.6%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic41
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White196
 68.4%
Two or More Races4930
 38.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.6%94%
 6.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about June Nelson Elementary

June Nelson Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.6% of Alaska elementary schools.

Students who attend June Nelson Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Kotzebue Middle/High School

Students at June Nelson Elementary are 85% American Indian, 11% Two or more races, 3% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 305 students attended June Nelson Elementary.


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