Watershed Charter School

Public, Charter K-8

 4975 Decathlon Ave
       Fairbanks, AK  99709


(907) 374-9350

District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
4th of 172 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,174 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  198

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.2%
Two or more races:
20.7%
Hispanic:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.6% Help


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Compare Details Watershed Charter School ranks better than 97.7% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks first 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 93.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Watershed Charter School ranks better than 98.9% of middle schools in Alaska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.2%), two or more races (20.7%), Hispanic (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Watershed Charter School is 20.2. 15 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 Watershed Charter School is $16,174. 12 elementary schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Watershed Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Watershed Charter School 4th of 172 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Watershed Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Watershed Charter School 1st of 95 Alaska public middle schools. (See Watershed Charter School 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 Watershed Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Watershed Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 81.08 24th 229 89.5%
2011 81.84 26th 223 88.3%
2012 79.56 29th 227 87.2%
2013 78.52 34th 223 84.8%
2014 74.40 56th 218 74.3%
2015 95.22 4th 246 98.4%
2017 92.85 6th 180 96.7%
2018 94.88 4th 186 97.8%
2019 94.79 2nd 185 98.9%
2021 90.15 12th 173 93.1%
2022 93.77 4th 172 97.7%
See the entire list of Alaska Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Watershed Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 89.00 6th 144 95.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Watershed Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.56 19th 159 88.1%
2021 79.42 18th 142 87.3%
2022 89.90 3rd 149 98.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Watershed Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.26 4th 147 97.3%
2021 78.13 17th 127 86.6%
2022 88.10 6th 138 95.7%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Watershed Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Watershed Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 65.37 50th 136 63.2%
2011 69.23 41st 133 69.2%
2012 81.85 14th 135 89.6%
2013 82.45 14th 136 89.7%
2014 81.52 14th 138 89.9%
2015 90.64 5th 151 96.7%
2017 90.27 3rd 88 96.6%
2018 84.47 9th 96 90.6%
2019 85.58 9th 99 90.9%
2021 90.99 5th 84 94.0%
2022 98.66 1st 96 99.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Watershed Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.98 7th 73 90.4%
2021 75.39 9th 62 85.5%
2022 98.58 1st 69 98.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Watershed Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.85 6th 72 91.7%
2021 69.79 10th 58 82.8%
2022 97.46 1st 69 98.6%
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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.

Watershed Charter School Test Scores
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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Watershed Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 127 7 2 13 20 3 0 0 172
2011 136 6 2 14 13 2 13 0 186
2012 144 4 4 17 12 2 12 0 195
2013 145 3 4 15 15 2 12 0 196
2014 157 3 2 12 18 1 9 0 202
2015 159 2 0 12 6 1 19 0 199
2016 157 2 1 14 7 0 19 0 200
2017 154 2 1 12 8 0 21 0 198
2018 157 1 1 13 7 0 18 0 197
2019 152 1 0 16 5 0 23 0 197
2020 153 0 0 17 3 0 27 0 200
2021 138 2 0 19 4 0 33 0 196
2022 134 2 0 15 8 0 40 0 199
2023 133 1 0 15 8 0 41 0 198

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

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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 Watershed Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 172 9.0 19.1 0
2011 186 9.0 20.6 0
2012 195 10.0 19.5 0
2013 196 10.0 19.6 0
2014 202 10.0 20.2 0
2015 199 10.0 19.9 0
2016 200 11.0 18.1 0
2017 198 9.6 20.5 1.5
2018 197 10.6 18.4 1.5
2019 197 10.8 18.2 1.5
2020 200 10.8 18.5 1.5
2021 196 10.8 18.1 n/a
2022 199 9.8 20.3 n/a
2023 198 9.8 20.2 7.6

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 Watershed Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 172 9.0 19.1 0
2011 186 9.0 20.6 0
2012 195 10.0 19.5 0
2013 196 10.0 19.6 0
2014 202 10.0 20.2 0
2015 199 10.0 19.9 0
2016 200 11.0 18.1 0
2017 198 9.6 20.5 1.5
2018 197 10.6 18.4 1.5
2019 197 10.8 18.2 1.5
2020 200 10.8 18.5 1.5
2021 196 10.8 18.1 n/a
2022 199 9.8 20.3 n/a
2023 198 9.8 20.2 7.6

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 Watershed Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $693 (4.3%) $15,480 (95.7%) $16,174

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Watershed Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
Ranks 2nd of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 4th of 172 Elementary schools
 1.2%
Ranks 9th of 99 Middle schoolsRanks 1st of 96 Middle schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Watershed Charter School)68.234.8
 33.4%
   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 (Watershed Charter School)63.669.6
 5.9%
   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 (Watershed Charter School)77.363.6
 13.6%
   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 (Watershed Charter School)86.454.6
 31.8%
   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 (Watershed Charter School)82.665.2
 17.4%
   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%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Watershed Charter School)81.873.9
 7.9%
   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 (Watershed Charter School)68.278.3
 10.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)42.133.2
 8.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alaska)35.126.1
 8.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Watershed Charter School)61.977.3
 15.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)37.533.1
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Alaska)35.829.1
 6.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Watershed Charter School)38.159.1
 21%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)30.316.3
 14.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alaska)27.412.4
 15.1%
8th Grade Science (Watershed Charter School)76.286.4
 10.2%
   8th Grade Science (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)50.340.9
 9.4%
   8th Grade Science (Alaska)43.135
 8.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Watershed Charter School)77.363.9
 13.4%
   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 (Watershed Charter School)74.268.4
 5.8%
   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 (Watershed Charter School)76.782.2
 5.5%
   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 Students197198
 0.5%
African American11
American Indian58
 60%
Asian00
Hispanic1615
 6.3%
Pacific Islander00
White152133
 12.5%
Two or More Races2341
 78.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.5%7.6%
 6.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 198 students attended Watershed Charter School.

Yes! Watershed Charter School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 4th of 172 Alaska elementary schools.

Students at Watershed Charter School are 67% White, 21% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 4% American Indian.


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