A
Very Good
90/100

Pearl Creek Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 700 Auburn Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 55% · Math 59% proficient · 81st percentile in Alaska
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alaska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

90
Repit Score
out of 100
394
Students
enrolled
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%81/100reading 84th percentile, math 79th percentile among Alaska elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 17% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alaska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +19 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alaska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency55% (+21 pts vs. state avg 34%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency59% (+28 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alaska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%67%reading +11 pts, math +11 pts88th percentile (list)
Multiracial55%35%reading +18 pts, math -4 pts78th percentile (list)
Low-income35%35%reading +5 pts, math -3 pts53rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 700 Auburn Dr
City Fairbanks
ZIP Code 99709
District 0200600
NCES School ID 020060000516
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 99709

Understanding the community around Pearl Creek Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,467
Per Capita Income $48,730
Poverty Rate 2.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.7%
High School or Higher 95.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $289,500
Median Rent $1,174
Owner-Occupied 62.8%
Renter-Occupied 37.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pearl Creek Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.9%
Female 43.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 66.8%
Two or More Races 18.0%
American Indian 7.4%
Hispanic/Latino 5.8%
Asian 1.8%
Black 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 394
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pearl Creek Elementary?
Pearl Creek Elementary has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Pearl Creek Elementary?
Pearl Creek Elementary has 394 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
What grades does Pearl Creek Elementary serve?
Pearl Creek Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pearl Creek Elementary receive per student?
Pearl Creek Elementary receives $19,103 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pearl Creek Elementary in 99709 ▼
Avg Home Value
$324,063
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,760
1-Year Change
+7.0%
% Renters
37.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026