Discovery Peak Charter School

Summary:

Discovery Peak Charter School is an elementary school serving grades K-8 in North Pole, Alaska, with a student population of 194. The school is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, which is ranked 13 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Discovery Peak Charter School is a part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, its academic performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Alaska elementary schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in state assessments are generally lower than the district and state averages across subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 27.2% of students were proficient or better in STAR/English Language Arts, compared to 35% for the district and 31.5% for the state. In STAR/Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 24.8%, compared to 32.55% for the district and 31.11% for the state. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as female students and White students, is also lower than the state averages.

Interestingly, Boreal Sun Charter School, another charter school in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, has generally outperformed Discovery Peak Charter School in academic metrics, such as proficiency rates in science and English language arts. Additionally, Discovery Peak Charter School is located relatively close (6.83 miles) to Ticasuk Brown Elementary, which is a higher-performing public school in the district.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

2880 Hurst Road
North Pole, AK 99705

(907) 488-0136

District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
136^th of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 194

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.4%

Two or more races:

8.8%

Hispanic:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.5%

See top rated Alaska elementary schools

Compare Discovery Peak Charter School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Discovery Peak Charter School ranks worse than 78.6% of elementary schools in Alaska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.75. (See more...)

Compare Details Discovery Peak Charter School ranks worse than 65.9% of middle schools in Alaska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.54. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details

Teachers

Compare Details

Compare

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Discovery Peak Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Peak Charter School 136^th of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Discovery Peak Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Peak Charter School 60^th of 91 Alaska public middle schools. (See Discovery Peak Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairbanks North Star Borough School District 13^th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Discovery Peak Charter School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Discovery Peak Charter School

Compare

Rank History for all elementary school students at Discovery Peak Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2021	33.28	124^th	173	28.3%
2022	38.70	106^th	171	38.0%
2023	21.78	139^th	176	21.0%
2024	22.75	136^th	173	21.4%

See the entire list of Alaska Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Discovery Peak Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2021	35.53	89^th	141	36.9%
2022	39.85	87^th	143	39.2%
2023	28.04	112^th	152	26.3%

See the entire list of Best Alaska Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Male students at Discovery Peak Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2021	52.30	70^th	142	50.7%
2022	40.10	87^th	148	41.2%
2024	31.08	109^th	150	27.3%

See the entire list of Best Alaska Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school White students at Discovery Peak Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2021	15.75	122^nd	127	3.9%
2022	21.77	120^th	137	12.4%
2023	7.33	134^th	138	2.9%
2024	5.57	131^st	133	1.5%

See the entire list of Best Alaska Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Discovery Peak Charter School

Compare

Rank History for all middle school students at Discovery Peak Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2021	35.18	55^th	84	34.5%
2022	48.10	49^th	95	48.4%
2023	28.62	68^th	92	26.1%
2024	34.54	60^th	91	34.1%

See the entire list of Alaska Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Discovery Peak Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	39.80	40^th	66	39.4%

See the entire list of Best Alaska Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Discovery Peak Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2021	55.50	25^th	62	59.7%
2022	62.85	24^th	68	64.7%
2024	69.64	16^th	72	77.8%

See the entire list of Best Alaska Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at Discovery Peak Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2021	27.52	48^th	58	17.2%
2022	42.66	42^nd	69	39.1%
2023	10.52	72^nd	75	4.0%
2024	13.08	71^st	74	4.1%

See the entire list of Best Alaska Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Discovery Peak Charter School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Discovery Peak Charter School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Discovery Peak Charter School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	145	4	0	13	6	20	188
2021	145	4	1	8	8	16	182
2022	141	3	2	14	9	16	185
2023	152	3	0	11	11	17	194

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Discovery Peak Charter School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	188	10.5	17.9	26.1
2021	182	10.0	18.2	n/a
2022	185	11.0	16.8	n/a
2023	194	11.0	17.6	17.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Discovery Peak Charter School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	188	10.5	17.9	26.1
2021	182	10.0	18.2	n/a
2022	185	11.0	16.8	n/a
2023	194	11.0	17.6	17.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Discovery Peak Charter School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAR English Language Arts (2024)							STAR Mathematics (2024)							ASA Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	STAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 5th Grade	ASA Science 8th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Discovery Peak Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2880 Hurst Road	North Pole	99705	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	Yes	No	No	No	(907) 488-0136	194	11	17.6	17.5%	152 (78.4%)	3 (1.5%)	11 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.8%)	22.7	136^th of 173 public elementary schools	21.4%		21.8	139^th of 176 public elementary schools	21.0%	3	18.2	18.2	27.3	42.9	15.8	42.1	27.2	27.3	22.7	18.2	19.1	15.8	47.4	24.8	45.5	42.1	43.9
North Pole Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	250 Snowman Ln	North Pole	99705	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 488-2286	347	18	19.6	36.6%	220 (63.4%)	5 (1.4%)	31 (8.9%)	3 (0.9%)	25 (7.2%)	9 (2.6%)	54 (15.6%)	39.1	110^th of 173 public elementary schools	36.4%		49	91^st of 176 public elementary schools	48.3%	19	25.0	27.1	39.6				30.4	28.3	25.0	36.5				30.0	65.4		65.4	$16,614	$1,351	$15,263
Midnight Sun Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2301 Bradway Rd	North Pole	99705	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 488-0134	337	19	17.7	32.0%	220 (65.3%)	6 (1.8%)	37 (11.0%)	3 (0.9%)	17 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (16.0%)	42.2	105^th of 173 public elementary schools	39.3%		32.6	124^th of 176 public elementary schools	29.5%	19	26.9	25.0	38.0				30.1	36.5	40.9	28.0				34.9	58.8		58.8	$17,129	$1,044	$16,085
Ticasuk Brown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	785 Lakloey Dr	Fairbanks	99705	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 488-3200	397	23	17.2	41.1%	238 (59.9%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.8%)	4 (1.0%)	40 (10.1%)	1 (0.3%)	79 (19.9%)	32.8	119^th of 173 public elementary schools	31.2%		16.6	151^st of 176 public elementary schools	14.2%	32	34.0	17.5	33.3				27.7	40.0	8.9	33.3				26.6	49.0		49.0	$17,312	$1,399	$15,912
Anderson Crawford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	692 Raven's Way	Eielson AFB	99702	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 372-3306	447	20	22.3	29.5%	315 (70.5%)	18 (4.0%)	54 (12.1%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.3%)	48 (10.7%)	78.8	24^th of 173 public elementary schools	86.1%		74.6	32^nd of 176 public elementary schools	81.8%	8	47.4	35.8	70.3				50.0	52.6	42.0	73.4				55.0	84.4		84.4	$15,123	$953	$14,170
Arctic Light Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4167 Neely Rd	Fort Wainwright	99703	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 356-2038	467	22	21.2	50.3%	208 (44.5%)	60 (12.8%)	128 (27.4%)	7 (1.5%)	6 (1.3%)	21 (4.5%)	37 (7.9%)	29.3	129^th of 173 public elementary schools	25.4%		34.5	119^th of 176 public elementary schools	32.4%	10	17.1	32.1	40.4				28.9	14.3	20.8	43.9				25.6	42.1		42.1	$17,964	$1,966	$15,997
Ladd Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	601 F St	Fairbanks	99701	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 451-1700	437	24	18.3	36.6%	215 (49.2%)	40 (9.2%)	82 (18.8%)	12 (2.7%)	18 (4.1%)	12 (2.7%)	58 (13.3%)	41.5	106^th of 173 public elementary schools	38.7%		40.2	107^th of 176 public elementary schools	39.2%	1	32.8	25.9	34.0	50.0	30.8		32.2	43.8	25.9	29.8	50.0	46.2		36.2	45.8		45.1	$15,293	$921	$14,372
Weller Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	635 Elementary Dr	Fairbanks	99701	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 457-1629	467	23	20.3	32.5%	303 (64.9%)	4 (0.9%)	28 (6.0%)	4 (0.9%)	38 (8.1%)	1 (0.2%)	89 (19.1%)	36.2	114^th of 173 public elementary schools	34.1%		49.9	89^th of 176 public elementary schools	49.4%	25	32.9	37.0	29.3				33.2	35.7	31.3	27.6				31.4	36.8		36.8	$16,637	$1,110	$15,526
Boreal Sun Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2404 S Barnette St	Fairbanks	99701	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	Yes	No	No	No	(907) 456-5444	197	11	17.6	26.9%	131 (66.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (12.7%)	3 (1.5%)	10 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (14.2%)	37.6	111^th of 173 public elementary schools	35.8%		32.2	125^th of 176 public elementary schools	29.0%	14		16.0	47.4	42.9	60.0		34.3	15.0	28.0		38.1	50.0		27.6	57.9		57.9	$15,937	$693	$15,244
Two Rivers School	Public	PK, KG-8	400 Two Rivers Rd	Fairbanks	99701	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 488-6616	67	6	11.1	46.3%	50 (74.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.5%)	1 (1.5%)	8 (11.9%)	72.6	37^th of 173 public elementary schools	78.6%		82.4	19^th of 176 public elementary schools	89.2%	18	50.0			55.6		42.9	48.8	62.5	37.5	50.0	44.4		42.9	44.2		42.9	57.1	$32,481	$1,219	$31,262

Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Peak Charter School

Is Discovery Peak Charter School a good school?

Discovery Peak Charter School ranks in the bottom 21.4% of Alaska elementary schools.

What district is Discovery Peak Charter School in?

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

What is the racial makeup of Discovery Peak Charter School?

Students at Discovery Peak Charter School are 78% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 6% American Indian, 2% African American.

How many students attend Discovery Peak Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 194 students attended Discovery Peak Charter School.

Rate Discovery Peak Charter School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

AKAlaska Elementary School Rankings

AKAlaska District Rankings

Schools in North Pole, AK

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Discovery Peak Charter School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.