At a glance
Reported students
413
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska elementary enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 161 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
358
Weller Elementary: 413 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
19.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 373
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.7:1
What the reported data says about Weller Elementary
Weller Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Fairbanks. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. NCES reports 413 students for 2024–25.
Among 161 elementary schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 290 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.7:1, above the Alaska median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61%) and multiracial (20.3%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Weller Elementary
- 1How do the reported 19.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61%
- Hispanic7.5%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native9.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial20.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Barnette Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
417 reported students
Ladd Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
383 reported students
Anderson Crawford Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
369 reported students
University Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
361 reported students
Arctic Light Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
361 reported students
Anne Wien Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
360 reported students
Public schools near Weller Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd Elementary Elementary · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | PK–08 | 383 | 3.5 mi |
| Ticasuk Brown Elementary Elementary · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | PK–05 | 351 | 4.7 mi |
| Anne Wien Elementary Elementary · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | PK–05 | 360 | 5 mi |
| Arctic Light Elementary Elementary · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | PK–05 | 361 | 5.1 mi |
| Barnette Magnet School Elementary · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | PK–08 | 417 | 5.3 mi |
| Hunter Elementary Elementary · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | PK–05 | 332 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Weller Elementary
What grades does Weller Elementary serve?
Weller Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
How many students attend Weller Elementary?
Weller Elementary reported 413 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 161 Alaska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 373 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Weller Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 19.7:1, based on 413 students and 21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Weller Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Weller Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fairbanks North Star Borough School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Weller Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Weller Elementary in?
Weller Elementary is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, based in Fairbanks, AK, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Weller Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ladd Elementary (3.5 mi), Ticasuk Brown Elementary (4.7 mi), Anne Wien Elementary (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.