Needs Improvement
#399 of 412 schools in AK
Boreal Sun Charter School
Elementary School · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Fairbanks, AK
A Fairbanks North Star Borough School District charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
2404 S Barnette St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Boreal Sun Charter School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 33 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Boreal Sun Charter School 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,186/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairbanks), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,551
Median home value
$235,300
Median rent
$1,233/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
46.1%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99701; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Chinook Montessori Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Barnette Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Arctic Light ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 431 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #31 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
Boreal Sun Charter School is listed in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boreal Sun Charter School
Boreal Sun Charter School is a public elementary school in Fairbanks, AK, part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, serving approximately 189 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #399 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boreal Sun Charter School
What grades does Boreal Sun Charter School serve?
Boreal Sun Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Boreal Sun Charter School?
Boreal Sun Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boreal Sun Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boreal Sun Charter School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boreal Sun Charter School rank in AK?
Boreal Sun Charter School ranks #399 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Boreal Sun Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Boreal Sun Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Boreal Sun Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boreal Sun Charter School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Boreal Sun Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Boreal Sun Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Boreal Sun Charter School a Title I school?
No, Boreal Sun Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boreal Sun Charter School?
30.7% of students at Boreal Sun Charter School 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Fairbanks North Star Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.4%
- Phone
- (907) 456-5444
- Area population (ZIP 99701)
- 17,564
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 99701; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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