Wiseman coldfoot School in Fairbanks, AK, serves 8 students across grades K–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 0:1 as no teachers are currently reported employed.
Graduation rates at Wiseman coldfoot School consistently exceed the state average, with 80% in 2023 compared to the state's 78%, and higher than the Yukon–Koyukuk School District average of 61%.
Math proficiency at Wiseman coldfoot School was 21% in 2023, which is lower than the state average of 32% and the district average of 33%, reflecting a downward trend from higher past years.
Reading proficiency stood at 50% in 2022, higher than the state average of 29% and district average of 27%, though this is a decline from earlier years when proficiency was above 80%.
The student body is predominantly White (6 students) and includes 2 American Indian students, with total enrollment remaining stable at 8 students over recent years.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
25%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
75%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Yukon-Koyukuk School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wiseman coldfoot School?
8 students attend Wiseman coldfoot School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wiseman coldfoot School students are White, and 25% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Wiseman coldfoot School offer ?
Wiseman coldfoot School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Wiseman coldfoot School part of?
Wiseman coldfoot School is part of Yukon-Koyukuk School District.
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