Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Weller Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 37% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Weller Elementary School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Weller Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weller Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#132 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
8%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
65%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
19%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weller Elementary School's ranking?
Weller Elementary School is ranked #132 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Weller Elementary School often compared to?
Weller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ticasuk Brown Elementary School, Pearl Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Weller Elementary School?
467 students attend Weller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Weller Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weller Elementary School?
Weller Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Weller Elementary School offer ?
Weller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Weller Elementary School part of?
Weller Elementary School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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