Anne Wien Elementary

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

www.k12northstar.org/annewien

380 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Anne Wien Elementary, located in Fairbanks, Alaska, is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic achievement, social-emotional development, and community involvement. It aims to prepare its students for success by fostering a culture of respect, safety, and academic rigor, often incorporating the unique cultural and environmental context of the Interior Alaska region into its educational approach.

As a vital part of the Fairbanks community, the school works closely with families and local stakeholders to ensure that all students have access to necessary resources and extracurricular opportunities. With a commitment to modern educational standards, Anne Wien Elementary utilizes its district resources to integrate technology into the classroom and provide personalized instruction. The school serves as a foundational institution for local youth, striving to create well-rounded individuals who are equipped to transition successfully into middle school and beyond.

380

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Anne Wien Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	48
Black	23
Asian	10
Two or More	91
American Indian	50
Pacific Islander	4

White
154 (40.5 %)
Two or More
91 (23.9 %)
American Indian
50 (13.2 %)
Hispanic
48 (12.6 %)
Black
23 (6.1 %)
Asian
10 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.1 %)

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)451-7500
Website:	http://www.k12northstar.org/annewien
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 12

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 56