Weller Elementary School
Tel:
(907)457-1629
- Weller Elementary School serves 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (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 49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Weller 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 50%) 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- Weller Elementary School's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 468 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Weller Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Weller 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | #204 out of 466 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 40% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 23% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 72% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 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 to Weller Elementary School is Alternative Learning Systems (4.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Tanana Middle School (3.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ladd Elementary School (3.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairbanks Ladd Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 501 students
3.6 miles
601 F St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)451-1700 3.6 PK-6 501 - Fairbanks Tanana Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 385 students
3.7 miles
600 Trainor Gate Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-8145 3.7 7-8 385 - Fairbanks Nordale Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 362 students
4.2 miles
397 Hamilton Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-2696 4.2 PK-6 362 - Fairbanks Joy Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 425 students
4.3 miles
24 Margaret St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-5469 4.3 PK-6 425 - Fairbanks Ticasuk Brown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 504 students
4.7 miles
785 Lakloey Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)488-3200 4.7 PK-5 504
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