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#237 of 412 schools in AK
Arctic Light Elementary
Elementary School · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Fort Wainwright, AK
A Fairbanks North Star Borough School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
4167 Neely Rd, Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arctic Light Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 28 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arctic Light Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,839
Median rent
$2,132/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
0%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boreal Sun Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Hunter ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Alternative Learning SystemsEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Barnette Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 423 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #13 of 32
- District spending per student
- $17,616NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arctic Light Elementary is listed in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arctic Light Elementary
Arctic Light Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Wainwright, AK, part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, serving approximately 431 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #237 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arctic Light Elementary
What grades does Arctic Light Elementary serve?
Arctic Light Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Arctic Light Elementary?
Arctic Light Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arctic Light Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arctic Light Elementary is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arctic Light Elementary rank in AK?
Arctic Light Elementary ranks #237 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Arctic Light Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Arctic Light Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arctic Light Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arctic Light Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Arctic Light Elementary a charter school?
No, Arctic Light Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arctic Light Elementary a Title I school?
No, Arctic Light Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arctic Light Elementary?
50.6% of students at Arctic Light Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Fairbanks North Star Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.8%
- Phone
- (907) 356-2038
- Area population (ZIP 99703)
- 8,545
- Area median age
- 22.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99703; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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