Barnette Magnet School

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

www.k12northstar.org/barnette

426 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Barnette Magnet School, located in Fairbanks, Alaska, is a distinctive K–8 institution within the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. As a magnet school, it operates on a model that emphasizes specialized learning and active parental involvement, drawing students from across the district who are looking for a focused academic environment. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a community-oriented atmosphere where students are encouraged to take an active role in their education through hands-on projects and collaborative learning.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with the development of critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. By integrating thematic units and interdisciplinary studies, Barnette provides a structured yet engaging classroom experience. Its location in downtown Fairbanks further allows the school to utilize local resources and community partnerships to enrich the students' educational journey, ensuring that they are well-prepared for the transition to high school and beyond.

426

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barnette Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	43
Black	10
Asian	4
Two or More	89
American Indian	20

White
260 (61.0 %)
Two or More
89 (20.9 %)
Hispanic
43 (10.1 %)
American Indian
20 (4.7 %)
Black
10 (2.3 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)

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)456-6072
Website:	http://www.k12northstar.org/barnette
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
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 1

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 38