Arctic Light Elementary

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

(907)356-2038

www.k12northstar.org/arcticlight

467 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Arctic Light Elementary is a public school located on the Fort Wainwright military installation in Fairbanks, Alaska, and is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Because of its unique location, the school primarily serves the children of military families stationed at the post. This environment fosters a tight-knit community atmosphere where staff and students share a common understanding of the transient and often demanding lifestyle associated with military service.

The school is dedicated to supporting the social, emotional, and academic development of its diverse student body. By leveraging its connection to the base, Arctic Light provides a supportive learning environment that emphasizes stability and resilience. The school’s curriculum aligns with district standards while incorporating programs designed to address the specific needs of "military-connected" children, ensuring that students receive a consistent and high-quality education regardless of their family’s frequent relocations.

467

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arctic Light Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	128
Black	60
Asian	7
Two or More	37
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	21

White
208 (44.5 %)
Hispanic
128 (27.4 %)
Black
60 (12.8 %)
Two or More
37 (7.9 %)
Pacific Islander
21 (4.5 %)
Asian
7 (1.5 %)
American Indian
6 (1.3 %)

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)356-2038
Website:	http://www.k12northstar.org/arcticlight
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 14

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 58