WELLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Weller 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 468 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 26 teachers, Weller Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Weller Elementary School is a public school located in Fairbanks, Alaska, and operates as part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. As part of a larger district, Weller Elementary benefits from structured curricula and resources designed to meet state educational standards while fostering a supportive environment tailored to the unique needs of Alaskan students.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Weller Elementary functions as a key component of the Fairbanks community, prioritizing a safe and inclusive atmosphere for families. The school typically engages in various extracurricular activities and district-wide programs to encourage student involvement and well-being. For parents and community members, the school maintains clear communication through the district’s central portal, ensuring that stakeholders stay informed about academic calendars, school policies, and district initiatives.
For more information, contact Weller Elementary at (907) 457-1629 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fairbanks, AK 99701-4756
(907) 457-1629
http://www.k12northstar.org
WELLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Fairbanks, AK with about 468 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 468
- Teachers:
- 26.03
- 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 468 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WELLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 71.4%
- Two or more races
- 13.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 5.1%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 44.9%
- Male
- 55.1%
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.