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Joy Elementary School (Closed 2023)

24 Margaret St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Joy 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AK)
(21-22)
15-19%
23%
25-29%
29%
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
13%
22%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
3%
2%
White
48%
47%
Hawaiian
3%
3%
Two or more races
20%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Joy Elementary School?
327 students attend Joy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Joy Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joy Elementary School?
Joy Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Joy Elementary School offer ?
Joy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Joy Elementary School part of?
Joy Elementary School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.

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