Ladd Elementary School

601 F St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Ladd Elementary School serves 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Ladd Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in AK
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Ladd Elementary School's student population of 380 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Ladd Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
Overall Testing Rank
#174 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
5%
22%
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Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
18%
8%
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Black
6%
2%
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White
53%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
3%
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Two or more races
13%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #174 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Ladd Elementary School?
380 students attend Ladd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ladd Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ladd Elementary School?
Ladd Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ladd Elementary School offer ?
Ladd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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