Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Anderson Crawford Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anderson Crawford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Anderson Crawford Elementary School's student population of 427 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Anderson Crawford Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anderson Crawford Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 459 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
21%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
4%
2%
White
69%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
10%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anderson Crawford Elementary School's ranking?
Anderson Crawford Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Anderson Crawford Elementary School often compared to?
Anderson Crawford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pearl Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Anderson Crawford Elementary School?
427 students attend Anderson Crawford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Anderson Crawford Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anderson Crawford Elementary School?
Anderson Crawford Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Anderson Crawford Elementary School offer ?
Anderson Crawford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Anderson Crawford Elementary School part of?
Anderson Crawford Elementary School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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