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Salcha Elementary School

8530 Richardson Hwy
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 66 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Salcha Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority 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: 66 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50% in AK
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Salcha Elementary School's student population of 66 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Salcha Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salcha Elementary School is 0.54, 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)
#347 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Salcha Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Salcha 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.
11-19%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Salcha 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.
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Salcha Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
6%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Salcha Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Salcha Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Salcha Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Salcha Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
65%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Salcha Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
17%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Salcha 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 Salcha Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Salcha 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
39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Salcha 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
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Salcha 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 Salcha Elementary School's ranking?
Salcha Elementary School is ranked #347 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Salcha Elementary School?
66 students attend Salcha Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Salcha Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salcha Elementary School?
Salcha Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Salcha Elementary School offer ?
Salcha Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Salcha Elementary School part of?
Salcha Elementary School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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