Pearl Creek Elementary School

700 Auburn Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Pearl Creek Elementary School serves 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Pearl Creek Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in AK
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pearl Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pearl Creek Elementary School's student population of 401 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Pearl Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Pearl Creek Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#36 out of 443 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
5%
22%
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Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
71%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
17%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.47
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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
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pearl Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pearl Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Pearl Creek Elementary School is ranked #36 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Pearl Creek Elementary School?
401 students attend Pearl Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pearl Creek Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl Creek Elementary School?
Pearl Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearl Creek Elementary School offer ?
Pearl Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pearl Creek Elementary School part of?
Pearl Creek Elementary School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.

School Reviews

2   11/15/2010
The school needs to have better lunches available for the children. If the children of this school keep on eating unhealthy food there will be more over weight children in the world.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - douga

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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