Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School's student population of 384 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School is 0.82, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#409 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
15%
22%
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
21%
2%
White
7%
47%
Hawaiian
28%
3%
Two or more races
15%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
38%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School is ranked #409 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School?
384 students attend Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School?
Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School part of?
Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School located?
Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School is located in the Fairview neighborhood of Anchorage, AK.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break 10 - 14
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
Teachers' Last Day.
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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