Arctic Light Elementary School
- Arctic Light Elementary School serves 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Arctic Light Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Arctic Light Elementary School's student population of 549 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 549 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Arctic Light Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Arctic Light Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 23% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 7% |
| Black | 16% | 3% |
| White | 47% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 22% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Arctic Light Elementary School is Lathrop High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ryan Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hunter Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairbanks Hunter Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 360 students
1.3 miles
1630 Gillam Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-5775 1.3 PK-6 360 - Fairbanks Lathrop High School Grades: 9-12 | 960 students
1.3 miles
901 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-7794 1.3 9-12 960 - Fairbanks Nordale Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 352 students
1.3 miles
397 Hamilton Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-2696 1.3 PK-6 352 - Fairbanks Ryan Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 391 students
1.3 miles
951 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-4751 1.3 7-8 391 - Fairbanks Tanana Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 431 students
1.3 miles
600 Trainor Gate Road
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-8145 1.3 7-8 431
School Reviews
| 5 I would recomend this school, because in 2011, I went there for 4 years, and those years held the best memories of my life. The teachers are very sweet and kind. They have really good resources, and I was supplied with everything, including information about what goes on there. I myself am very close with many of the teachers, and my only true friends were there, alongside me. I love the big open reccess yards, and the teachers would always help me if I was in trouble or had problems with schoolwork. I say yes to recommending this amazing, awe- inspiring school! - Posted by Student/Alumni - rode4 |
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