Arctic Light Elementary School

4167 Neely Rd
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arctic Light Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50% in AK
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arctic Light Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Arctic Light Elementary School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Arctic Light Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arctic Light Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AK)
#246 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Arctic Light Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arctic Light Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arctic Light Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Arctic Light Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Arctic Light Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Arctic Light Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
27%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Arctic Light Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Arctic Light Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
45%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Arctic Light Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Arctic Light Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
8%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Arctic Light Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arctic Light Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Arctic Light Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arctic Light Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arctic Light Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arctic Light Elementary School's ranking?
Arctic Light Elementary School is ranked #246 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Arctic Light Elementary School often compared to?
Arctic Light Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hunter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Arctic Light Elementary School?
467 students attend Arctic Light Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Arctic Light Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arctic Light Elementary School?
Arctic Light Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arctic Light Elementary School offer ?
Arctic Light Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arctic Light Elementary School part of?
Arctic Light Elementary School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.

School Reviews

5   10/20/2015
I would recomend this school, because in 2011, I went there for 4 years, and those years held the best memories of my life. The teachers are very sweet and kind. They have really good resources, and I was supplied with everything, including information about what goes on there. I myself am very close with many of the teachers, and my only true friends were there, alongside me. I love the big open reccess yards, and the teachers would always help me if I was in trouble or had problems with schoolwork. I say yes to recommending this amazing, awe- inspiring school!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - rode4

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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