June Nelson Elementary
Kotzebue, AK · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
June Nelson Elementary is a elementary school located in Kotzebue, Alaska. The school serves 265 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 42/100 (D), June Nelson Elementary performs below the state average for Alaska. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
94% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
June Nelson Elementary has a DataScore of 42/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
June Nelson Elementary has 265 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
Yes, June Nelson Elementary is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +10, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
June Nelson Elementary is part of the Northwest Arctic Borough School District in Kotzebue, Alaska. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.