Arctic Light Elementary School
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone: (907) 356-2038
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-6 • 361 students
Arctic Light Elementary School, located in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, serves grades PK-6 in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10.
Arctic Light Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Wainwright, AK. 361 students attend Arctic Light Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 5/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 Alaska Science Assessment data from Alaska Department of Education, and using 2024 Alaska System of Academic Readiness data from Alaska Department of Education. |
| Academic Progress | 9/10 | The Academic Progress Rating is a growth proxy rating based on a model using unmatched cohorts, or school-level data instead of student-level data. The Academic Progress Rating was created using 2019 and 2022 Alaska Science Assessment data from Alaska Department of Education, using 2019 Alaska Performance Evaluation for Alaska's Schools data from Alaska Department of Education, using 2022 Alaska System of Academic Readiness data from Alaska Department of Education, and using 2019 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics. |
Posted: May 13, 2018
Some kinder teachers teach children to write using the denealian font. But all the other paperwork they get, work on, view, uses the normal basic font. Then when those students move on to 1st grade, those teachers mark points off, for not utilizing the correct font. It's hard on parents, because we taught our kids to write using the basic font that is in all the workbooks online and in books stores. Now our kids tell us, "that's not the right way!" Does anyone else see a problem with this??
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Posted: September 30, 2017
We've had no issues. Lovely school. The principal is like any I've ever seen out rain snow or shine talking with students every day. The school is wonderful with communication.
Posted: December 6, 2014
This school has extremely poor communication. Every other parent I have talked to has the same issue. The only solution is to be able to go to the school when you have an issue which is quite unfortunate for families where both parents work full-time. Also the pick-up and drop-off is a disaster. It is disorganized with absolutely no accountability.
Posted: October 28, 2013
Arctic Light has good and bad. The school lunches ARE horrible. Thankfully, sending a lunch from home is always an option. As far as education goes there however, it can go both ways. I ended up pulling my twin sixth graders out of school and homeschooling them last year, because there was absolutely no control in the classroom, and learning was greatly hindered by it. I had a 1st grade teacher I really struggled with as well. However, this year, I have a 2nd and 4th grader with two of the best teachers we have ever had (and I've had kids in 13 schools). They have well behaved classes, and the learning that takes place in their classrooms is awesome. There are definitely some flukes with the school. They do have some bad apples. But, they have some amazing gems as well. I think the principal has a great presence and truly seems to listen. Basically, I'd suggest giving it a chance. Based on last years experiences I would have said avoid it like the plague, but this year has proven to me that even schools can be misjudged and badly represented at times. We are sad to be moving away from the great classrooms we have this year
Posted: October 20, 2013
it is not the best school if anything it is the most horrible school my daughter has been to yet. now she has moved a lot and she really loves school she always get A's and B's but in this school she has a horrible education! the school lunch makes her sick the other kids at that school are disrespectful and push other kids around. If you are reading this and you're child goes to this school maybe ask them what they think about the school and put them in a school where they can learn in a peaceful environment!!!
Posted: August 11, 2012
After almost two years with this school we took our son out because he was falling behind. They were unable to assist him with his learning disabilities and they simply did not want to deal with it. I would suggest an off post school to anyone. There are a few right out of the gates. They do not have a good special ed program if you can even call it that. Too many students and not enough teachers as well.
Posted: February 24, 2012
The teachers really care and look out for their students. The principle is very nice and friendly and always willing to find and do what is best for the students.
Posted: March 24, 2010
cares, loveable, concern, family, respectable, dependable, etc I honestly can say I trust & have NO worries while my children attends school here. They are awesome & u can rely on them like your own family!
Posted: March 19, 2010
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Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birchwood Homes | Condominium/Townhouse | Fairbanks | AK | 1.2 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| Base | Distance |
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| Fort Wainwright | 1.4 mi. |
| Eielson AFB | 20.6 mi. |
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