Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
Fairbanks B.E.S.T. is a large other in Fairbanks, Alaska, serving grades PK–12 with 801 students. The district invests $19,103 per student — 33% above the national average of $14,347, with a 801.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 0% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 30/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.
Student Body & Demographics at Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
Academic Outcomes at Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 30th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 2th percentile nationally.
School Resources & Funding
- Above-average funding — $19,103/student vs $14,347 nationally
- Low economic disadvantage rate — only 0% of students on free or reduced lunch
- Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
- 801.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
- Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (30/100) — national median is 50
Best suited for families in Fairbanks seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.
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About this school and the data on this page
All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.