Joy Elementary

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

www.k12northstar.org/joy

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Joy Elementary School, located in Fairbanks, Alaska, is a public school serving students within the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Situated on Margaret Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, providing foundational education for children in a region characterized by its unique northern climate and environment. As part of a larger district, the school follows state-mandated curriculum standards while tailoring its approach to meet the diverse academic and social needs of its student population.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth. By utilizing its official website as a central hub for communication, Joy Elementary keeps families informed about school events, district policies, and educational resources. Overall, Joy Elementary serves as a vital anchor for neighborhood families, striving to prepare its students for middle school transitions through a blend of classroom instruction and community-focused engagement.

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School Details

Status:	Inactive
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Phone:	(907)456-5469
Website:	http://www.k12northstar.org/joy
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
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* 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.

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