Anderson Elementary School
Tel:
(907) 372-2167
Anderson Elementary School serves 216 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%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Anderson Elementary School's student population of 216 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 216 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Anderson Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | ≥50% | 69% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | ≥50% | 78% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 23% |
| Asian | 3% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 7% |
| Black | 5% | 3% |
| White | 60% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Anderson Elementary School is Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Crawford Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Eielson Afb Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 351 students10
0.4 miles
675 Raven's Way
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907) 372-3110 0.4 7-12 351 - Eielson Afb Crawford Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 65%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 3-6 | 296 students10
0.5 miles
692 Raven's Way
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907) 372-3306 0.5 3-6 296 - North Pole North Pole Middle School Math: 31% | Reading: 40%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 594 students10
9.3 miles
300 East 8th Ave
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-2271 9.3 6-8 594 - North Pole North Pole Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 487 students10
9.5 miles
250 Snowman Ln
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-2286 9.5 PK-5 487 - North Pole North Pole High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 708 students10
9.6 miles
601 Nphs Blvd
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-3761 9.6 9-12 708
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