Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Crawford Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crawford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Crawford Elementary School's student population of 447 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crawford Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crawford Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 459 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
4%
2%
White
71%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crawford Elementary School's ranking?
Crawford Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Crawford Elementary School often compared to?
Crawford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pearl Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Crawford Elementary School?
447 students attend Crawford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Crawford Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crawford Elementary School?
Crawford Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Crawford Elementary School offer ?
Crawford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crawford Elementary School part of?
Crawford Elementary School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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