Weller Elementary School
Tel:
(907)457-1629
- Weller Elementary School serves 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Weller Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Weller Elementary School's student population of 453 students has declined by 5% 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 | 453 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Weller Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Weller Elementary School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 23% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 73% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 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: 2016-2017 (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 | 502 students
3.6 miles
601 F Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)451-1700 3.6 PK-6 502 - Fairbanks Tanana Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 431 students
3.7 miles
600 Trainor Gate Road
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-8145 3.7 7-8 431 - Fairbanks Nordale Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 352 students
4.2 miles
397 Hamilton Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-2696 4.2 PK-6 352 - Fairbanks Joy Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 395 students
4.3 miles
24 Margaret St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-5469 4.3 PK-6 395 - Fairbanks Ticasuk Brown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 502 students
4.7 miles
785 Lakloey Drive
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)488-3200 4.7 PK-5 502
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