Serving 337 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 8% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairview Elementary serves the western part of Anchorage, AK, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview Elementary School's student population of 337 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
337 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview Elementary School is 0.83, 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
#396 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
18%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
28%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
38%
6%
Showing 2006–2019. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
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 #396 out of 441 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
337 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, 18% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
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