University Park Elementary

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

www.k12northstar.org/universitypark

356 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

University Park Elementary, located in Fairbanks, Alaska, is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, often integrating the unique Alaskan environment into its curriculum to encourage hands-on discovery and community engagement.

As a central hub for families in the 99709 area, University Park Elementary prioritizes strong communication and collaboration between teachers, parents, and the surrounding community. The school offers a variety of programs designed to meet the individual needs of its learners, ensuring that students are prepared for their transition to middle school. By leveraging resources from the broader school district, University Park strives to provide a modern, safe, and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

356

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	38
Black	6
Asian	5
Two or More	79
American Indian	52
Pacific Islander	2

White
174 (48.9 %)
Two or More
79 (22.2 %)
American Indian
52 (14.6 %)
Hispanic
38 (10.7 %)
Black
6 (1.7 %)
Asian
5 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Phone:	(907)479-6963
Website:	http://www.k12northstar.org/universitypark
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 50