Serving 341 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 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodriver Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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 0.62, 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
#173 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
15%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
57%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
18%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
341 students attend Woodriver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Woodriver Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 15% 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 16:1, 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
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