Woodriver Elementary

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

www.k12northstar.org/woodriver

341 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Woodriver Elementary School, located at 5000 Palo Verde Dr in Fairbanks, Alaska, is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Serving the local community in the 99709 area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a larger district committed to preparing students for future success, Woodriver focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while encouraging student engagement through various classroom and extracurricular opportunities.

The school benefits from the resources and organizational framework of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, which prioritizes technological integration and community involvement. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and inclusive practices, Woodriver Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, district news, and academic calendars on the official website at [www.k12northstar.org](http://www.k12northstar.org).

341

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodriver Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	24
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	63
American Indian	51
Pacific Islander	1

White
193 (56.6 %)
Two or More
63 (18.5 %)
American Indian
51 (15.0 %)
Hispanic
24 (7.0 %)
Black
6 (1.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)479-4211
Website:	http://www.k12northstar.org/woodriver
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 3

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 58