How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Weller Elementary | West Valley High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fairbanks, AK | Fairbanks, AK |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 413 | 782 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.3:1 | 20.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.7% | 20.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Weller Elementary | West Valley High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,103 | $19,103 |
| District | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Weller Elementary | West Valley High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.0% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% | 10.0% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 20.3% | 18.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Weller Elementary | West Valley High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 23 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 413:1 | 260.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 61.0% | 64.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 44 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.