North Star Elementary School

About North Star Elementary School

North Star Elementary School is a vibrant and welcoming learning environment for students in grades K-5. Located in a rural area of the Midwest, the school is committed to providing a quality education to all of its students. The school has a strong focus on academic achievement and provides a variety of curricular and extracurricular activities to meet the needs of all learners.
The school’s classrooms are equipped with the latest technology and resources to ensure that students have access to the best educational tools. Teachers are highly qualified professionals who are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential. The school also provides a variety of special programs such as music, art, Spanish, and physical education to help students develop their skills and passions.
North Star Elementary School also has a strong commitment to community involvement. The school participates in a number of local events and activities, including the annual Harvest Festival and the Summer Reading Program. Parents are actively involved in the school, volunteering their time and resources to support the students and staff.
North Star Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its strong commitment to academic excellence and community involvement, North Star is a school that is dedicated to helping students reach their goals.

Address:	605 W Fireweed Ln Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone:	(907) 742-3800
Site:	northstar.asdk12.org/
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	354 students

Overview North Star Elementary School

North Star Elementary School serves 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
North Star Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (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 15-19% (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 87% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Verdict on North Star Elementary School

North Star 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 Star Elementary School is 0.85, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.