Arctic Light Elementary vs Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arctic Light Elementary
Fort Wainwright · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
Fairbanks · Public other · Grades PK–12
784 students
| Measure | Arctic Light Elementary Fort Wainwright, Alaska | Fairbanks B.E.S.T. Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #73 of 159 | – |
| National rank | #22195 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 361 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 784.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| city | Fort Wainwright | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arctic Light Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Arctic Light Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Arctic Light Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 784.0).
- •Fairbanks B.E.S.T. is the larger school with 784 students compared with 361.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arctic Light Elementary better than Fairbanks B.E.S.T.?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arctic Light Elementary and Fairbanks B.E.S.T.?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Wainwright and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arctic Light Elementary: 361. Fairbanks B.E.S.T.: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arctic Light Elementary and Fairbanks B.E.S.T. rank in Alaska?
Arctic Light Elementary is 73rd of 159 and Fairbanks B.E.S.T. is unranked among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).