Weller Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 635 Elementary Dr
       Fairbanks, AK  99712


(907) 457-1629

District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
59th of 172 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,637 Help


Students who attend Weller Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Tanana Middle School
High:    Lathrop High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.3 Help
Number of students:  467

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.9%
Two or more races:
19.1%
American Indian:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.5% Help


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Compare Details Weller Elementary ranks better than 65.7% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 4th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Weller Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Racial makeup is: White (64.9%), two or more races (19.1%), American Indian (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Weller Elementary is 20.3. 16 elementary schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weller Elementary is $16,637. 9 elementary schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Weller Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Weller Elementary 59th of 172 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Weller Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairbanks North Star Borough School District 15th of 23 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Weller Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Weller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 73.64 50th 213 76.5%
2006 75.89 43rd 218 80.3%
2007 69.76 66th 212 68.9%
2008 70.32 75th 219 65.8%
2009 74.45 57th 226 74.8%
2010 73.32 65th 229 71.6%
2011 63.00 97th 223 56.5%
2012 60.03 102nd 227 55.1%
2013 69.04 70th 223 68.6%
2014 68.14 74th 218 66.1%
2015 70.81 54th 246 78.0%
2017 58.66 69th 180 61.7%
2018 51.59 92nd 186 50.5%
2019 70.91 46th 185 75.1%
2021 58.95 75th 173 56.6%
2022 60.82 59th 172 65.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Weller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.89 18th 73 75.3%
2022 53.86 28th 58 51.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Weller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.96 11th 26 57.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Weller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.81 55th 147 62.6%
2021 68.56 29th 110 73.6%
2022 51.92 47th 105 55.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Weller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.80 42nd 159 73.6%
2021 66.29 33rd 141 76.6%
2022 60.01 47th 144 67.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Weller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.38 38th 159 76.1%
2021 51.42 72nd 142 49.3%
2022 54.55 62nd 149 58.4%
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Rank History for White students at Weller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.47 43rd 147 70.7%
2021 49.28 68th 127 46.5%
2022 54.54 61st 138 55.8%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Open Quote We love this school. My second grader loves her teacher and her experience so far this year...she is challenged and couldn't say the same of Idaho/Kansas schools that she has attended. Principal is awesome. Not a single negative experience this entire school year! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Weller Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 623 12 7 8 54 n/a n/a -2 702
1990 566 9 7 9 58 n/a n/a 0 649
1991 587 9 8 7 52 n/a n/a 0 663
1992 568 18 5 9 56 n/a n/a 0 656
1993 606 9 3 9 58 n/a n/a 0 685
1994 592 9 5 4 56 n/a n/a 0 666
1995 551 8 5 12 62 n/a n/a 0 638
1996 551 8 5 12 62 n/a n/a 0 638
1997 531 6 7 12 63 n/a n/a 0 619
1998 496 5 5 11 67 n/a n/a 0 584
1999 481 5 7 11 60 n/a n/a 0 564
2000 469 7 7 8 60 n/a n/a 0 551
2001 490 6 7 8 58 n/a n/a 0 569
2002 425 8 7 7 69 n/a n/a 0 516
2003 425 8 7 7 69 n/a n/a 0 516
2004 410 9 5 5 78 n/a n/a 0 507
2005 387 11 8 9 73 n/a n/a 0 488
2006 421 14 9 9 66 n/a n/a 0 519
2007 387 7 13 12 75 n/a n/a 0 494
2008 385 12 12 13 74 n/a n/a 0 496
2009 370 4 4 26 52 2 50 0 508
2010 385 11 12 35 81 4 0 0 528
2011 391 5 5 31 51 2 61 0 546
2012 402 7 4 28 52 2 47 0 542
2013 367 6 8 20 45 0 39 0 485
2014 355 6 11 27 42 1 37 0 479
2015 356 3 11 20 31 1 47 0 469
2016 351 6 9 15 25 1 60 0 467
2017 329 3 6 31 22 1 61 0 453
2018 334 2 6 39 24 0 63 0 468
2019 316 3 8 38 28 0 68 0 461
2020 329 4 7 49 26 0 74 0 489
2021 191 2 2 23 13 0 53 0 284
2022 254 2 2 24 18 0 72 0 372
2023 303 4 4 28 38 1 89 0 467

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Weller Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 702 35.5 19.7 8.8
1990 649 34.5 18.8 4.9
1991 663 36.1 18.3 6.2
1992 656 36.1 18.1 7.5
1993 685 36.1 19.0 7.2
1994 666 36.1 18.4 7.4
1995 638 34.0 18.8 11
1996 638 34.0 18.8 11
1997 619 34.0 18.2 10.3
1998 584 32.0 18.3 12.3
1999 564 30.0 18.8 12.2
2000 551 30.0 18.4 12
2001 569 28.0 20.3 10.2
2002 516 26.5 19.5 13.2
2003 516 26.5 19.5 13.2
2004 507 27.7 18.3 16
2005 488 25.0 19.5 21.5
2006 519 26.7 19.4 22.2
2007 494 26.9 18.4 21.5
2008 496 26.9 18.4 23.2
2009 508 27.5 18.5 22.8
2010 528 28.5 18.5 19.3
2011 546 30.9 17.6 21.4
2012 542 31.1 17.3 21.4
2013 485 26.1 18.5 24.3
2014 479 26.0 18.3 22.1
2015 469 26.0 18.0 24.3
2016 467 25.0 18.6 29.1
2017 453 26.6 16.9 26.3
2018 468 26.0 17.9 28.2
2019 461 26.3 17.5 23.9
2020 489 24.8 19.6 7.8
2021 284 23.7 11.9 n/a
2022 372 19.4 19.1 n/a
2023 467 23.0 20.3 32.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Weller Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 702 35.5 19.7 8.8
1990 649 34.5 18.8 4.9
1991 663 36.1 18.3 6.2
1992 656 36.1 18.1 7.5
1993 685 36.1 19.0 7.2
1994 666 36.1 18.4 7.4
1995 638 34.0 18.8 11
1996 638 34.0 18.8 11
1997 619 34.0 18.2 10.3
1998 584 32.0 18.3 12.3
1999 564 30.0 18.8 12.2
2000 551 30.0 18.4 12
2001 569 28.0 20.3 10.2
2002 516 26.5 19.5 13.2
2003 516 26.5 19.5 13.2
2004 507 27.7 18.3 16
2005 488 25.0 19.5 21.5
2006 519 26.7 19.4 22.2
2007 494 26.9 18.4 21.5
2008 496 26.9 18.4 23.2
2009 508 27.5 18.5 22.8
2010 528 28.5 18.5 19.3
2011 546 30.9 17.6 21.4
2012 542 31.1 17.3 21.4
2013 485 26.1 18.5 24.3
2014 479 26.0 18.3 22.1
2015 469 26.0 18.0 24.3
2016 467 25.0 18.6 29.1
2017 453 26.6 16.9 26.3
2018 468 26.0 17.9 28.2
2019 461 26.3 17.5 23.9
2020 489 24.8 19.6 7.8
2021 284 23.7 11.9 n/a
2022 372 19.4 19.1 n/a
2023 467 23.0 20.3 32.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Weller Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,110 (6.7%) $15,526 (93.3%) $16,637

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
Ranks 46th of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 59th of 172 Elementary schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Weller Elementary)57.519.4
 38.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)38.320.9
 17.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alaska)36.820.6
 16.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Weller Elementary)61.617.7
 43.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)45.723.6
 22.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alaska)43.325
 18.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Weller Elementary)48.235.2
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)44.328.3
 16.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Alaska)39.726.5
 13.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Weller Elementary)57.438.9
 18.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)47.724.4
 23.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alaska)45.123.7
 21.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Weller Elementary)54.453.7
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)42.139
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Alaska)38.637.5
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Weller Elementary)54.453.7
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)42.135.6
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alaska)39.934.4
 5.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Weller Elementary)58.762.3
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)52.346
 6.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Alaska)45.538.1
 7.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Weller Elementary)57.144.3
 12.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)42.133.2
 8.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alaska)35.126.1
 8.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Weller Elementary)5541.7
 13.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)41.832
 9.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Alaska)39.229.5
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Weller Elementary)57.837.2
 20.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)39.324.6
 14.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Alaska)35.722.9
 12.8%
All Grades Science (Weller Elementary)45.563.4
 18%
   All Grades Science (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)51.243.7
 7.5%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.738.1
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students461467
 1.3%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian2838
 35.7%
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic3828
 26.3%
Pacific Islander01
White316303
 4.1%
Two or More Races6889
 30.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.9%32.5%
 8.7%


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Students who attend Weller Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tanana Middle School
High : Lathrop High School

Students at Weller Elementary are 65% White, 19% Two or more races, 8% American Indian, 6% Hispanic.

Weller Elementary ranks 59th of 172 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 467 students attended Weller Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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