Anderson Elementary School serves 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Anderson Elementary School's student population of 257 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Anderson Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
18%
8%
Black
5%
2%
White
66%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% AK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AK state average).
How many students attend Anderson Elementary School?
257 students attend Anderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Anderson Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anderson Elementary School?
Anderson Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Anderson Elementary School offer ?
Anderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Anderson Elementary School part of?
Anderson Elementary School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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