Nikiski North Star Elementary School

About Nikiski North Star Elementary School

Nikiski North Star Elementary School is located in Nikiski, Alaska and is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The school serves students in grades K-6 and offers a wide range of educational opportunities. The school has a strong academic program that focuses on preparing students for higher education and success in the 21st century. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs for students to participate in. These activities include sports, music, art, and drama. The school also has a highly trained staff that is dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential. Nikiski North Star Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow.

Address:	45600 Holt Lamplight Rd Kenai, AK 99611
Phone:	(907) 776-2600
Site:	–
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	198 students

Overview Nikiski North Star Elementary School

Nikiski North Star Elementary School serves 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Nikiski 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 25-29% (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 9:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Nikiski North Star Elementary School

Nikiski 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 Nikiski North Star Elementary School is 0.41, 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.