University Park Elementary School
University Park Elementary School serves 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
University Park Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
University Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
University Park Elementary School's student population of 475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 20% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of University Park Elementary School is 0.63, 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 Testing Rank | #77 out of 466 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 9% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | 2% | 3% |
| White | 55% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 25% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 41% |
| 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairbanks Effie Kokrine Charter School Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 171 students10
0.0 miles
601 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958 0 7-12 171 - Fairbanks Hutchison High School Vocational School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 408 students10
0.8 miles
3750 Geist Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-2261 0.8 9-12 408 - Fairbanks Raven School Math: 24% | Reading: 42%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 1,515 student10
0.8 miles
4762 Old Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9401 0.8 PK-12 1,515 - Fairbanks West Valley High School Math: 33% | Reading: 39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 976 students10
0.8 miles
3800 Geist Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4221 0.8 9-12 976 - Fairbanks Woodriver Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 436 students10
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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