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School Comparison

Ladd Elementary
vs.
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Ladd Elementary
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
  • Ladd Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (379:1 vs. 248:1).
  • Fairbanks B.E.S.T. reported a higher gifted & talented than Ladd Elementary (73 vs. 5).
  • Fairbanks B.E.S.T. reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Ladd Elementary (3 vs. 1).
  • Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Fairbanks B.E.S.T. reported a higher gifted & talented than Ladd Elementary (73 vs. 5).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Ladd Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (379:1 vs. 248:1).

Reported Only at Ladd Elementary

1 metric was reported by Ladd Elementary. Comparable data for Fairbanks B.E.S.T. is missing or suppressed.

Chronically absent students
153

Reported Only at Fairbanks B.E.S.T.

4 metrics were reported by Fairbanks B.E.S.T.. Comparable data for Ladd Elementary is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
48
AP courses offered
9
AP enrollment
4
SAT/ACT participation
3

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Ladd Elementary
$17,616.31
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
$17,616.31
Local revenue share
Ladd Elementary
23.9%
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
23.9%
State revenue share
Ladd Elementary
57%
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
57%
Federal revenue share
Ladd Elementary
19.1%
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
19.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ladd Elementary
40.9%
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
40.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Fairbanks North Star Borough
$84,722
Fairbanks North Star Borough
$84,722
Poverty rate
Fairbanks North Star Borough
6.2%
Fairbanks North Star Borough
6.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Fairbanks North Star Borough
33.7%
Fairbanks North Star Borough
33.7%
Unemployment rate
Fairbanks North Star Borough
4%
Fairbanks North Star Borough
4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.