Joy Elementary School
Tel:
(907)456-5469
- Joy Elementary School serves 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 31% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Joy Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Joy Elementary School's student population of 395 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 395 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Joy Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Joy Elementary School is 0.68, 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) | 37% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 14% | 23% |
| Asian | 3% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | 3% | 3% |
| White | 49% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 24% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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 Joy Elementary School is Alternative Learning Systems (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Randy Smith Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Anne Wien Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairbanks Anne Wien Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 391 students
0.7 miles
1501 Hampstead Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)451-7500 0.7 PK-6 391 - Fairbanks Randy Smith Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 337 students
0.8 miles
1401 Bainbridge
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)458-7600 0.8 7-8 337 - Fairbanks Alternative Learning Systems Alternative School
Grades: PK-12 | 110 students
1.3 miles
520 Fifth Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-2000 1.3 PK-12 110 - 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 Barnette Magnet School Grades: PK-8 | 420 students
1.5 miles
1000 Barnette Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-6072 1.5 PK-8 420
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