Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ladd Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Ladd Elementary serves the west part of Fairbanks, AK, covering an area of approximately 9.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ladd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ladd Elementary School's student population of 383 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
383 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ladd Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ladd Elementary School is 0.67, which is less 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
#182 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
Leopard
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ladd Elementary School's ranking?
Ladd Elementary School is ranked #182 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Ladd Elementary School often compared to?
Ladd Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arctic Light Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Ladd Elementary School?
383 students attend Ladd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ladd Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ladd Elementary School?
Ladd Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ladd Elementary School offer ?
Ladd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ladd Elementary School part of?
Ladd Elementary School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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