- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairbanks, AK
Woodriver Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Woodriver Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020060000280
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodriver Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #10 of 17
- schools in Fairbanks · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodriver Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodriver Elementary ranks #10 of 17 schools in Fairbanks, AK.
School address
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020060000280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Woodriver Elementary held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 020060000280 · Fairbanks, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 17.1:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lathrop High School (788 students)
Woodriver Elementary held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Woodriver 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
Woodriver Elementary
342 students
What this shows Woodriver Elementary reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodriver Elementary compares
Woodriver 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 49% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Alaska - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
70.8%
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 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
Two or More 20.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Woodriver 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 Woodriver 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Pole High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pole Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodriver 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodriver Elementary
How many students attend Woodriver Elementary?
Woodriver Elementary has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairbanks, AK. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodriver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodriver Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodriver Elementary?
31.1% of students at Woodriver Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodriver Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Woodriver Elementary is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Fairbanks, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodriver Elementary?
Woodriver Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Woodriver Elementary rank among schools in Fairbanks?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodriver Elementary ranks #10 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 Woodriver 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.