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University Park Elementary School vs. Watershed Charter School

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School Overview

School
University Park Elementary School
554 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Watershed Charter School
4975 Decathlon Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99709
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings
n/a

Watershed Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, University Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 200 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Watershed Charter School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
371 students
200 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at University Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Watershed Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at University Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Watershed Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
10 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at University Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Watershed Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at University Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Watershed Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#229 out of 441 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
#3 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of University Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Watershed Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AK)
75-79%
(Top 1% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Watershed Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 5% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Watershed Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 1% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of University Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Watershed Charter School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
-
Kindergarten Students
52
22
Grade 1 Students
57
22
Grade 2 Students
58
22
Grade 3 Students
73
22
Grade 4 Students
57
22
Grade 5 Students
54
23
Grade 6 Students
-
22
Grade 7 Students
-
22
Grade 8 Students
-
23

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
14%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at University Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Watershed Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at University Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Watershed Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at University Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Watershed Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at University Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Watershed Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
50%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at University Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Watershed Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at University Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Watershed Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Two or more races
20%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at University Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Watershed Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of University Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Watershed Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at University Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Watershed Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at University Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Watershed Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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