Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pearl Creek 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pearl Creek 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
Pearl Creek Elementary School's student population of 401 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pearl Creek 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 Pearl Creek 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
#36 out of 443 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
71%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
17%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearl Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Pearl Creek Elementary School is ranked #36 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Pearl Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Pearl Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weller Elementary School, Crawford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Pearl Creek Elementary School?
401 students attend Pearl Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pearl Creek Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl Creek Elementary School?
Pearl Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearl Creek Elementary School offer ?
Pearl Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pearl Creek Elementary School part of?
Pearl Creek Elementary School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
School Reviews
2 11/15/2010
The school needs to have better lunches available for the children. If the children of this school keep on eating unhealthy food there will be more over weight children in the world.
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