- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairbanks, AK
Pearl Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pearl Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020060000516
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearl Creek Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Alaska schools.
- #13 of 17
- schools in Fairbanks · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearl Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl Creek Elementary ranks #13 of 17 schools in Fairbanks, AK.
School address
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020060000516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Pearl Creek Elementary held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 020060000516 · Fairbanks, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 17.6:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lathrop High School (788 students)
Pearl Creek Elementary held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Pearl Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lathrop High S
Lathrop High School
788 students
- Fairbanks B.E.
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
784 students
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High School
782 students
- North Pole Hig
North Pole High School
695 students
- North Pole Mid
North Pole Middle School
631 students
- This school
Pearl Creek Elementary
388 students
What this shows Pearl Creek Elementary reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearl Creek Elementary compares
Pearl Creek Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 66% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Alaska - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Two or More 17.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Pearl Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairbanks North Star Borough School District reports $17,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearl Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairbanks B.E.S.T. | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| West Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Pole High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pole Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearl Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearl Creek Elementary
How many students attend Pearl Creek Elementary?
Pearl Creek Elementary has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairbanks, AK. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl Creek Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearl Creek Elementary?
21.2% of students at Pearl Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearl Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pearl Creek Elementary is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Fairbanks, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearl Creek Elementary?
Pearl Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pearl Creek Elementary rank among schools in Fairbanks?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl Creek Elementary ranks #13 of 17 schools in Fairbanks, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fairbanks on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
Besides Pearl Creek Elementary, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District also operates Lathrop High School (788 students), Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (784 students), and West Valley High School (782 students). See the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District district page for the complete list.