Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ladd Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ladd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ladd Elementary School's student population of 437 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ladd Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ladd Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#182 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
22%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
19%
8%
Black
9%
2%
White
49%
47%
Hawaiian
3%
3%
Two or more races
13%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ladd Elementary School's ranking?
Ladd Elementary School is ranked #182 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Ladd Elementary School often compared to?
Ladd Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arctic Light Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Ladd Elementary School?
437 students attend Ladd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ladd Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ladd Elementary School?
Ladd Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ladd Elementary School offer ?
Ladd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ladd Elementary School part of?
Ladd Elementary School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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