Excellent
#16 of 412 schools in AK
Top 4% in state
Watershed Charter School
Elementary School · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Fairbanks, AK
A Fairbanks North Star Borough School District charter elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4975 Decathlon Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99709
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Watershed Charter School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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
9.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Watershed 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$82,991
Median home value
$296,000
Median rent
$1,288/mo
College educated
43.6%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99709; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodriver ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Raven SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 3,273 | Compare → |
| University Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Anderson Crawford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 427 | 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.
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Watershed Charter School is listed in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watershed Charter School
Watershed Charter School is a public elementary school in Fairbanks, AK, part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, serving approximately 200 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watershed Charter School
What grades does Watershed Charter School serve?
Watershed Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Watershed Charter School?
Watershed Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watershed Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watershed Charter School is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Watershed Charter School rank in AK?
Watershed Charter School ranks #16 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Watershed Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Watershed Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Watershed Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Watershed Charter School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Watershed Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Watershed Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Watershed Charter School a Title I school?
No, Watershed Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Watershed Charter School?
9.5% of students at Watershed 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
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Fairbanks North Star Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (907) 374-9350
- Area population (ZIP 99709)
- 29,734
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 99709; 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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