TWO RIVERS SCHOOL

Two Rivers School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District school district, located in Fairbanks, AK with about 87 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 6 teachers, Two Rivers School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Two Rivers School is a K-8 public school located in the rural community of Fairbanks, Alaska, operating under the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Situated in a semi-remote area, the school serves as a central hub for families living along the Chena Hot Springs Road corridor. The school is known for its close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere, often utilizing its unique Alaskan surroundings to provide students with hands-on, experiential learning opportunities that connect classroom curriculum to the local environment.

Because it serves a smaller, dispersed population, Two Rivers School typically emphasizes personalized instruction and strong parent-teacher partnerships. The school environment is designed to foster a supportive culture where students of different grade levels often interact, promoting a sense of social responsibility and peer mentorship. As part of the larger district, the school adheres to state educational standards while maintaining the character and flexibility common to smaller, neighborhood-focused Alaskan schools.

For more information, contact Two Rivers School at (907) 488-6616 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.