Arctic Light Elementary School
- Arctic Light Elementary School serves 538 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.
- Arctic Light Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than 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%)
School Overview
- Arctic Light Elementary School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 538 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Arctic Light Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Arctic Light Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #269 out of 465 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| 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 | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 23% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 7% |
| Black | 19% | 3% |
| White | 43% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 4% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 23% | 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 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 | 374 students
1.3 miles
1630 Gillam Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-5775 1.3 PK-6 374 - Fairbanks Lathrop High School Grades: 9-12 | 1023 students
1.3 miles
901 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-7794 1.3 9-12 1023 - Fairbanks Nordale Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 362 students
1.3 miles
397 Hamilton Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-2696 1.3 PK-6 362 - Fairbanks Ryan Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 371 students
1.3 miles
1450 Cowles
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-4751 1.3 7-8 371 - Fairbanks Tanana Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 385 students
1.3 miles
600 Trainor Gate Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-8145 1.3 7-8 385
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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