Woodriver Elementary School
Woodriver Elementary School serves 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Woodriver 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (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 46% (which is equal to the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 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% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Woodriver Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Woodriver Elementary School's student population of 436 students has declined by 7% 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 50% 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 Woodriver Elementary School is 0.64, 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 | #180 out of 466 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 11% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 54% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 24% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairbanks Watershed Charter School Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-8 | 197 students10
0.8 miles
4975 Decathlon Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9350 0.8 K-8 197 - Fairbanks University Park Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 51%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 475 students10
0.9 miles
554 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-6963 0.9 PK-6 475 - Fairbanks Effie Kokrine Charter School Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 171 students10
1.0 miles
601 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958 1 7-12 171 - Fairbanks Raven School Math: 24% | Reading: 42%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 1,515 student10
1.3 miles
4762 Old Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9401 1.3 PK-12 1,515 - Fairbanks West Valley High School Math: 33% | Reading: 39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 976 students10
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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