June Nelson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kotzebue, Alaska 99752 · Northwest Arctic Borough School District
#151 of 159 elementary schools in Alaska
#47252 of 50,301 nationally
About June Nelson Elementary
June Nelson Elementary is a public elementary located in Kotzebue, in the Northwest Arctic Borough School District school district of Alaska, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 302 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 15.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 151st of 159 ranked elementary schools in Alaska. Its strongest component is students per teacher (37th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 302.
There are 3 schools in Kotzebue; June Nelson Elementary ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)12%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for June Nelson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near June Nelson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alaska with a comparable Enrollment.
Tudor Elementary
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Denali Elementary
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300 students
Goose Bay Elementary
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305 students
Delta Junction Elementary
Delta Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
Nome Elementary
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Mendenhall River Community School
Juneau · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
308 students
Frequently asked questions
Is June Nelson Elementary a good school?
June Nelson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 15.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #151 of 159 in Alaska. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does June Nelson Elementary rank in Alaska?
June Nelson Elementary ranks #151 of 159 elementary schools in Alaska and #47252 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend June Nelson Elementary?
June Nelson Elementary had 302 students in 2025.
Is June Nelson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
June Nelson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near June Nelson Elementary?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of June Nelson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.