Very Good
#97 of 412 schools in AK
Top 23% in state
Weller Elementary
Elementary School · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Fairbanks, AK
A Fairbanks North Star Borough School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
520 Fifth Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Weller Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
37.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Weller 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhill Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Ladd ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Alternative Learning SystemsEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Fairbanks B.e.s.t.Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 940 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Weller Elementary is listed in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Weller Elementary
Weller Elementary is a public elementary school in Fairbanks, AK, part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, serving approximately 459 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Weller Elementary
What grades does Weller Elementary serve?
Weller Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Weller Elementary?
Weller Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weller Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Weller Elementary is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Weller Elementary rank in AK?
Weller Elementary ranks #97 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Weller Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Weller Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Weller Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Weller Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Weller Elementary a charter school?
No, Weller Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Weller Elementary a Title I school?
No, Weller Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Weller Elementary?
37.7% of students at Weller 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
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Fairbanks North Star Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.2%
- Phone
- (907) 457-1629
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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