Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Anchorage, Alaska, with a diverse student population that includes a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, it has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Alaska, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages. The school's performance is particularly low for female students, male students, Asian students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with rankings in the bottom 10-15% of Alaska elementary schools for these subgroups. This suggests that the school may not be effectively addressing the unique needs of its most vulnerable student populations.
In contrast, nearby schools such as William Tyson Elementary, Alaska Native Cultural Charter School, and Orion Elementary have significantly higher academic performance and statewide rankings, despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School to learn from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools within the Anchorage School District.
In the 2022-23 school year, 384 students attended Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School.
Anchorage School District
Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.3% of Alaska elementary schools.
Students who attend Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : Central Middle School of ScienceHigh : West High School
Students at Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School are 28% Pacific Islander, 21% African American, 15% Two or more races, 15% American Indian, 10% Hispanic, 7% White, 4% Asian.