Woodriver Elementary School

5000 Palo Verde Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodriver Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 41% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50% in AK
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Woodriver Elementary School's student population of 347 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Woodriver 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 Woodriver Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#173 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Woodriver Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Woodriver 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.
31%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Woodriver 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.
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Woodriver Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
14%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Woodriver Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Woodriver Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Woodriver Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
55%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Woodriver Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Woodriver Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Two or more races
21%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Woodriver 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 Woodriver Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Woodriver 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
31%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Woodriver 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
9%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Woodriver 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 Woodriver Elementary School's ranking?
Woodriver Elementary School is ranked #173 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Woodriver Elementary School often compared to?
Woodriver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University Park Elementary School, Boreal Sun Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Woodriver Elementary School?
347 students attend Woodriver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Woodriver Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodriver Elementary School?
Woodriver Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Woodriver Elementary School offer ?
Woodriver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodriver Elementary School part of?
Woodriver Elementary School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.

School Reviews

5   5/24/2014
Woodriver is a great school. It has a great learning environment and nice staff.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - s1416

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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