Serving 59 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Salcha Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Salcha Elementary serves the southern part of Fairbanks, AK, covering an area of approximately 212.4 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and distances from the school to the farthest edge of the zone reaching up to 22.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salcha Elementary School's student population of 59 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
59 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Salcha Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salcha Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#349 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
22%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.9%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salcha Elementary School's ranking?
Salcha Elementary School is ranked #349 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Salcha Elementary School?
59 students attend Salcha Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Salcha Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salcha Elementary School?
Salcha Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Salcha Elementary School offer ?
Salcha Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Salcha Elementary School part of?
Salcha Elementary School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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