Pearl Creek Elementary

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

www.k12northstar.org/pearlcreek

411 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pearl Creek Elementary, located at 700 Auburn Drive in Fairbanks, Alaska, is a prominent institution within the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. It emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects while encouraging student development through a variety of extracurricular activities and community engagement initiatives, aiming to prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the Fairbanks community and benefits from the resources and organizational structure provided by the larger district. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum and maintaining strong communication with parents and guardians, Pearl Creek strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families looking for the most current information regarding school calendars, academic policies, and district news, the school maintains an active presence through the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District website at [www.k12northstar.org](http://www.k12northstar.org).

411

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pearl Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	21
Black	2
Asian	6
Two or More	70
American Indian	27
Pacific Islander	5

White
280 (68.1 %)
Two or More
70 (17.0 %)
American Indian
27 (6.6 %)
Hispanic
21 (5.1 %)
Asian
6 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.2 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)

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)479-4234
Website:	http://www.k12northstar.org/pearlcreek
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 11

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 77