University Park Elementary School
- University Park Elementary School serves 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- University Park Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
University Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- University Park Elementary School's student population of 475 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 475 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
- University Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of University Park Elementary School is 0.61, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #141 out of 465 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 9% | 23% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 56% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 26% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 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 and middle school to University Park Elementary School is Effie Kokrine Charter School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Raven School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairbanks Effie Kokrine Charter School Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 171 students
0.0 miles
601 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907)474-0958 0.0 7-12 171 - Fairbanks Hutchison High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 408 students
0.8 miles
3750 Geist Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907)479-2261 0.8 9-12 408 - Fairbanks Raven School Grades: PK-12 | 1515 students
0.8 miles
4762 Old Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907)374-9401 0.8 PK-12 1515 - Fairbanks West Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 976 students
0.8 miles
3800 Geist Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907)479-4221 0.8 9-12 976 - Fairbanks Woodriver Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 436 students
0.9 miles
5000 Palo Verde Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907)479-4211 0.9 PK-6 436
School Reviews
| 5 Quality academics and caring staff! Everything you are looking for in an elementary school. The number one public school to send your student to in the district if you care about them receiving a quality education!!! - Posted by Parent - broom |
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