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Pearl Creek Elementary School

700 Auburn Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pearl Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 30% in AK
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Pearl Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Pearl Creek Elementary School's student population of 411 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Pearl Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearl Creek Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AK)
#118 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pearl Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pearl Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pearl Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pearl Creek Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
7%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pearl Creek Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pearl Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pearl Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pearl Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
68%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pearl Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
17%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pearl Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pearl Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Pearl Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pearl Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pearl Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearl Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Pearl Creek Elementary School is ranked #118 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Pearl Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Pearl Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Pearl Creek Elementary School?
411 students attend Pearl Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pearl Creek Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl Creek Elementary School?
Pearl Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pearl Creek Elementary School offer ?
Pearl Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pearl Creek Elementary School part of?
Pearl Creek Elementary School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.

School Reviews
2   11/15/2010
The school needs to have better lunches available for the children. If the children of this school keep on eating unhealthy food there will be more over weight children in the world.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - douga

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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