Joy Elementary School
Joy Elementary School serves 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Joy Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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 425 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 425 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Joy Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Joy 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 Testing Rank | #266 out of 466 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 14% | 23% |
| Asian | 3% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 7% |
| Black | 4% | 3% |
| White | 44% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 25% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 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 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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairbanks Anne Wien Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 378 students10
0.7 miles
1501 Hampstead Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-7500 0.7 PK-6 378 - Fairbanks Randy Smith Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 58%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 295 students10
0.8 miles
1401 Bainbridge
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 458-7600 0.8 7-8 295 - Fairbanks Alternative Learning Systems Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 111 students10
1.3 miles
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000 1.3 PK-12 111 - Fairbanks Fairbanks B.e.s.t. Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-12 | 292 students10
1.3 miles
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000 1.3 K-12 292 - Fairbanks Nordale Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 362 students10
1.3 miles
397 Hamilton Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2696 1.3 PK-6 362
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