Serving 255 students in grades 3-6, Crawford Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crawford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Crawford Elementary School's student population of 255 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crawford Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crawford Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 443 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
71%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
9%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crawford Elementary School's ranking?
Crawford Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Crawford Elementary School often compared to?
Crawford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pearl Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Crawford Elementary School?
255 students attend Crawford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Crawford Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crawford Elementary School?
Crawford Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crawford Elementary School offer ?
Crawford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crawford Elementary School part of?
Crawford Elementary School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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