B
Good
70/100

Big Lake Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 Mile 4.5 South Big Lake Rd, Big Lake, AK 99652
Overall
B
70/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 41% · Math 48% proficient · 51st percentile in Alaska
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alaska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

70
Repit Score
out of 100
320
Students
enrolled
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%51/100reading 45th percentile, math 57th percentile among Alaska elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alaska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +10 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alaska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency41% (+7 pts vs. state avg 34%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency48% (+17 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alaska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%47%reading -9 pts, math -9 pts29th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native35%45%reading +13 pts, math +14 pts68th percentile (list)
Low-income32%37%reading +2 pts, math -1 pts51st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address Mile 4.5 South Big Lake Rd
City Big Lake
ZIP Code 99652
District 0200510
NCES School ID 020051000727
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 99652

Understanding the community around Big Lake Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,694
Per Capita Income $39,995
Poverty Rate 8.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%
High School or Higher 95.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $259,500
Median Rent $993
Owner-Occupied 73.2%
Renter-Occupied 26.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Big Lake Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 60.9%
Two or More Races 17.2%
American Indian 14.7%
Hispanic/Latino 5.0%
Black 0.3%
Asian 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 320
Teachers (FTE) 24.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Big Lake Elementary?
Big Lake Elementary has a Repit School Score of 70 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Big Lake Elementary?
Big Lake Elementary has 320 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does Big Lake Elementary serve?
Big Lake Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Big Lake Elementary receive per student?
Big Lake Elementary receives $18,753 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.

Other Schools in 99652

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026