Anderson Elementary School serves 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
18%
8%
Black
5%
2%
White
66%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% AK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AK state average).
How many students attend Anderson Elementary School?
257 students attend Anderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Anderson Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anderson Elementary School?
Anderson Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Anderson Elementary School offer ?
Anderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Anderson Elementary School part of?
Anderson Elementary School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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