North Pole Elementary School
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About North Pole Elementary School
North Pole Elementary School is a public school located in North Pole, Alaska. It is part of the North Pole School District, and serves students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has a long history of providing a quality education for its students, and is proud to be an integral part of the North Pole community.
North Pole Elementary School offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities for its students. The school has a strong emphasis on reading and writing, and also offers classes in science, history, math, and other subjects. The school also has a variety of clubs and after-school activities, such as art, music, and sports.
The school has a dedicated staff of teachers, administrators, and support staff who are committed to helping each student reach their full potential. The school also has a strong focus on safety, and has a variety of programs and initiatives in place to ensure that all students feel safe and secure while attending school.
North Pole Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its strong academic programs and wide range of extracurricular activities, North Pole Elementary School is a great place for students to get the education they need to be successful in the future.
Address:
250 Snowman Ln
North Pole, AK 99705Phone:
(907) 488-2286
Site:
Grades:
PreK – 5
Enrollment:
275 students
Overview North Pole Elementary School
North Pole Elementary School serves 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
North Pole Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Verdict on North Pole Elementary School
North Pole Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of North Pole Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.