- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairbanks, AK
Salcha Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Salcha Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020060000276
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salcha Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #17 of 17
- schools in Fairbanks · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Salcha Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salcha Elementary ranks #17 of 17 schools in Fairbanks, AK.
School address
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020060000276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Salcha Elementary grew from 66 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 020060000276 · Fairbanks, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
59 enr · 11.8:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lathrop High School (788 students)
Salcha Elementary grew from 66 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Salcha 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 59
Salcha Elementary
59 students
What this shows Salcha Elementary reports 59 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salcha Elementary compares
Salcha Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 36% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
59
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 31% in Alaska - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 11.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Salcha Elementary is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
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 Salcha Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairbanks B.E.S.T. | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| West Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pole High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pole Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salcha 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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Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~59 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salcha Elementary
How many students attend Salcha Elementary?
Salcha Elementary has 59 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairbanks, AK. CCD year-over-year: 66 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salcha Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Salcha Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salcha Elementary?
39.4% of students at Salcha Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salcha Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Salcha Elementary is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Fairbanks, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salcha Elementary?
Salcha Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Salcha Elementary rank among schools in Fairbanks?
By Resource Investment Index, Salcha Elementary ranks #17 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 Salcha 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.