Overview
Dillingham Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Dillingham, Alaska. The school enrolls 180 students. It is part of the Dillingham City School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Alaska state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
180 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
102% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictDillingham City School District
County2070
CityDillingham
ZIP99576
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID020012000042
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment180
White18.3%
Hispanic / Latino2.2%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native69.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races10.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %102%
State Avg54%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)