WATERSHED CHARTER SCHOOL
Watershed Charter School is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District school district, located in Fairbanks, AK with about 197 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 10 teachers, Watershed Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
The Watershed Charter School, located in Fairbanks, Alaska, is an innovative public K–8 institution that emphasizes place-based, project-based learning. By integrating the local Alaskan environment, community, and culture directly into the curriculum, the school encourages students to become active participants in their education. Its pedagogical approach is designed to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and environmental stewardship, moving beyond traditional textbook-based instruction to utilize the unique landscape of the Interior as a primary classroom.
The school is defined by its small, tight-knit community and a strong commitment to inquiry-based learning, where students often engage in long-term, multi-disciplinary projects. By connecting academic standards to real-world applications—such as ecology, local history, and community service—Watershed seeks to develop students who are not only academically proficient but also deeply connected to their surroundings. This focus on "learning by doing" ensures that the school maintains a dynamic and engaging educational atmosphere tailored to the specific needs and opportunities found in the Fairbanks area.
For more information, contact Watershed Charter School at (907) 374-9350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9350
WATERSHED CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Fairbanks, AK with about 197 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
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Yes
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District - Total Students:
- 197
- Teachers:
- 10.68
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 197 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WATERSHED CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.7%
- Two or more races
- 9.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 44.2%
- Male
- 55.8%
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.