Woodriver Elementary School
- Woodriver Elementary School serves 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (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.
- Woodriver Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) 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 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Woodriver Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Woodriver Elementary School's student population of 436 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 | 436 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Woodriver Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Woodriver 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 School Rank (16-17) | #129 out of 465 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 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 | 12% | 23% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 54% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 25% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 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 Woodriver Elementary School is Effie Kokrine Charter School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Watershed Charter School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairbanks Watershed Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 197 students
0.8 miles
4975 Decathlon Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907)374-9350 0.8 K-8 197 - Fairbanks University Park Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 475 students
0.9 miles
554 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907)479-6963 0.9 PK-6 475 - Fairbanks Effie Kokrine Charter School Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 171 students
1.0 miles
601 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907)474-0958 1.0 7-12 171 - Fairbanks Raven School Grades: PK-12 | 1515 students
1.3 miles
4762 Old Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907)374-9401 1.3 PK-12 1515 - Fairbanks West Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 976 students
1.7 miles
3800 Geist Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907)479-4221 1.7 9-12 976
School Reviews
| 5 Woodriver is a great school. It has a great learning environment and nice staff. - Posted by Student/Alumni - s1416 |
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