How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Arctic Light Elementary | Boreal Sun Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fort Wainwright, AK | Fairbanks, AK |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 361 | 201 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.8% | 19.9% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Arctic Light Elementary | Boreal Sun Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,616 | $17,616 |
| District | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Arctic Light Elementary | Boreal Sun Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.2% | 63.2% |
| African American | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.3% | 12.9% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 7.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.0% | 17.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Arctic Light Elementary | Boreal Sun Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 428:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.9% | 42.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 10 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.