PEARL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pearl Creek Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District school district, located in Fairbanks, AK with about 492 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 28 teachers, Pearl Creek Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Pearl Creek Elementary, located at 700 Auburn Drive in Fairbanks, Alaska, is a prominent institution within the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. It emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects while encouraging student development through a variety of extracurricular activities and community engagement initiatives, aiming to prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors.
The school is deeply integrated into the Fairbanks community and benefits from the resources and organizational structure provided by the larger district. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum and maintaining strong communication with parents and guardians, Pearl Creek strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families looking for the most current information regarding school calendars, academic policies, and district news, the school maintains an active presence through the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District website at [www.k12northstar.org](http://www.k12northstar.org).
For more information, contact Pearl Creek Elementary at (907) 479-4234 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4234
http://www.k12northstar.org
PEARL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Fairbanks, AK with about 492 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 492
- Teachers:
- 28.63
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 492 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PEARL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.8%
- Two or more races
- 12.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 6.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.