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Midnight Sun Elementary School

520 Fifth Ave, Fairbanks, AK, 99701

About Midnight Sun Elementary School

Midnight Sun Elementary School is a public school in North Pole, Alaska, which is a small suburb. The school has about 320 students, from prekindergarten to grade 5. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, which is better than the district average. This means that students can get more personalized help and attention. The school has a traditional curriculum that focuses on core subjects like math, reading, science, and social studies. Recent test results show that 37% of students were proficient or better in math and 27% were proficient or better in reading. This shows that work is still being done to improve basic academic skills at all grade levels. There are about 47% female and 53% male students in the school. About 36% of the students are from low-income families. Midnight Sun Elementary has 18 full-time equivalent teachers, which means that its students get help with both their schoolwork and their social and emotional needs. The school as a whole offers a structured and supportive place to learn, with a focus on academic growth and personal growth.

Midnight Sun Elementary School Contact Information

Address

520 Fifth Ave, Fairbanks, AK, 99701

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Phone

(907) 488-0134

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 27% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
320
Total Students
$67738
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 43 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Midnight Sun Elementary School

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 65.31%
Asian 0.31%
Hispanic 12.5%
Black 1.25%
Two+ Races 12.81%
Native Am. 7.19%
White
65.31%
Asian
0.31%
Hispanic
12.5%
Black
1.25%
Two+ Races
12.81%
Native Am.
7.19%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 320
46.88%
150 Female
53.12%
170 Male

Student Population

320 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

320 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is thinking about plans to combine schools. This would mean big changes for Midnight Sun Elementary School in Fairbanks, Alaska. The community is coming together to help students and staff, even though the school is supposed to close. The district is putting together Supporting Access and Choice Advisory Teams to help carry out its strategic plan, which is mostly about making sure that every student gets a good education.

FAQ

Q1. What is the learning environment like at Midnight Sun Elementary?

Ans. The school provides a structured and supportive environment that encourages curiosity and growth.

Q2: What makes students want to learn?

Ans. Teachers help students stay motivated by giving them interesting lessons and positive feedback.

Q3: Are social skills taught at the same time as schoolwork?

Ans. Yes, students are told to be kind, work together, and talk to each other in a polite way.

Q4. How does the school help with daily tasks?

Ans. Students are more comfortable and focused all day when they have regular schedules.

Q5: How can families stay involved?

Ans. Families can take part in school events and talk to teachers on a regular basis.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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