University Park Elementary vs Woodriver Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
University Park Elementary
Fairbanks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
Woodriver Elementary
Fairbanks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
| Measure | University Park Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska | Woodriver Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 159 | #96 of 159 |
| National rank | #23725 of 50,301 | #27726 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 361 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 32.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| city | Fairbanks | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 46.3).
- •University Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •University Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Woodriver Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 36%).
- •University Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.0).
- •University Park Elementary is the larger school with 361 students compared with 342.
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 University Park Elementary better than Woodriver Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), University Park Elementary ranks higher (52.1 vs 46.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are University Park Elementary and Woodriver Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fairbanks and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
University Park Elementary: 361. Woodriver Elementary: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do University Park Elementary and Woodriver Elementary rank in Alaska?
University Park Elementary is 80th of 159 and Woodriver Elementary is 96th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).