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Salcha Elementary

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Salcha Elementary ranks 103 rd of 175 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

103^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 175 Alaska Elementary Schools

Better than 41% of Alaska elementary schools

Summary

Salcha Elementary is a public elementary school located in Fairbanks, Alaska, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 73 students. The school is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, which is ranked 15 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Salcha Elementary has shown mixed academic performance compared to the district and state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Science (40%) and English Language Arts (37.93%) were slightly below the district and state averages, while its Mathematics proficiency rate (55.17%) was significantly higher. However, the school's academic performance has fluctuated over the past few years, with its ranking among Alaska elementary schools varying between 79 and 103 out of 173-176 schools. In comparison, the nearby Anderson Crawford Elementary, which is also part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, has consistently outperformed Salcha Elementary and the district/state averages in Science, English Language Arts, and Mathematics.

Salcha Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 35.62% to 42.42% in recent years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. In contrast, the nearby Anderson Crawford Elementary has a lower percentage of free or reduced-price lunch recipients at 27.17% in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, Salcha Elementary had a spending per student of $27,792 in the 2018-2019 school year, which is significantly higher than the $15,123 spent per student at Anderson Crawford Elementary during the same period.

Students ?

19.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$27,792

Per pupil spending ?

49.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8530 Richardson Hwy
Fairbanks, AK 99714-4756

(907) 488-3267

District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.2%

Hispanic:

15.3%

Two or more races:

11.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 39th percentile in 2012 → 41st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Alaska average (46% vs 33% meeting standards)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg37%

Alaska avg33%

103^rd of 175

Alaska public elementary schools ?

Bottom 41%▼ down 52 pts since 2015

From top 7% (2015) to bottom 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 19Elementary Schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

15^th of 24Fairbanks North Star Borough School District among Alaska districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2025	42.0	103 of 175	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.0	79 of 173	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.9	102 of 176	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.8	86 of 171	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.3	94 of 185	49.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	39.7	119 of 186	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	55.3	74 of 180	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	87.4	18 of 246	92.7%	★★★★★
2013	40.5	150 of 223	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	50.5	138 of 227	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	41.9	142 of 223	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	55.2	120 of 229	47.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2024	79.7	17 of 142	88.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2019	33.1	114 of 159	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2024	58.2	52 of 133	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	30.6	111 of 147	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2024)88th percentile+34 vs school

White (2024)61st percentile+7 vs school

Male (2019)28th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Alaska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics55%+23 vs state

Science40%~ state avg

English Language Arts38%+5 vs state

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Monday, September 17, 2018

Excellent small school with exceptional parent involvement. Wonderful after school programs like running club and ski club. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAR English Language Arts (2025)				STAR Mathematics (2025)				ASA Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	STAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 5th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Salcha Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8530 Richardson Hwy	Fairbanks	99714	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 488-3267	59	3	19.6	49.2%	42 (71.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (11.9%)	42	103^rd of 175 public elementary schools	41.1%		58	79^th of 173 public elementary schools	54.3%	24	45.5	37.5	30.0	37.9		37.5	30.0	55.2	40.0	40.0	$27,792	$1,673	$26,118
Anderson Crawford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	692 Raven's Way	Eielson AFB	99702	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 372-3306	369	19	19.4	21.7%	228 (61.8%)	18 (4.9%)	74 (20.1%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.4%)	38 (10.3%)	86.5	15^th of 175 public elementary schools	91.4%		78.8	24^th of 173 public elementary schools	86.1%	9	61.4	40.4	73.0	59.9	54.4	51.1	74.6	61.1	76.2	76.2	$15,123	$953	$14,170

Frequently Asked Questions about Salcha Elementary

Is Salcha Elementary a good school?

Salcha Elementary ranks 103^rd of 175 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Salcha Elementary?

Students at Salcha Elementary are 71% White, 15% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What district is Salcha Elementary in?

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

What schools do graduates of Salcha Elementary attend?

Students who attend Salcha Elementary usually go on to attend:

How many students attend Salcha Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 59 students attended Salcha Elementary.

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