North Star Elementary
605 W Fireweed Lane
Anchorage, AK 99503
Anchorage Municipality
(907) 742-3800
School District
Anchorage School District
North Star Elementary Enrollment, Ranking, and Statistics
| PK | 20 |
|---|---|
| K | 78 |
| 1 | 55 |
| 2 | 72 |
| 3 | 58 |
| 4 | 61 |
| 5 | 57 |
| 6 | 67 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
North Star Elementary is a public elementary school located in Anchorage, AK in the Anchorage School District. It enrolls 468 students in grades 1st through 12th. North Star Elementary is the 33rd largest public school in Alaska and the 25,060th largest nationally. It has 15.4 students to every teacher.
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4:1
Full Time Teachers: 30.4
Enrollment Rank in Alaska: 33rd out of 381
Student/Teacher Rank in Alaska: 230th out of 380
Full Time Teacher Rank in Alaska: 15th out of 380
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North Star Elementary Students by Gender
| School | District | |
|---|---|---|
| ██ Male |
261 (56%) |
16,176 (52%) |
| ██ Female |
207 (44%) |
15,055 (48%) |
North Star Elementary Students by Ethnicity
| School | District | |
|---|---|---|
| ██ Hispanic |
82 (18%) |
3,598 (12%) |
| ██ Asian |
80 (17%) |
3,039 (10%) |
| ██ Pacific Islander |
77 (16%) |
1,802 (6%) |
| ██ Two or More |
70 (15%) |
5,011 (16%) |
| ██ White |
63 (13%) |
13,271 (42%) |
| ██ Black |
54 (12%) |
1,760 (6%) |
| ██ American Indian |
42 (9%) |
2,750 (9%) |
North Star Elementary Free and Reduced Lunch Assistance
| School | District* | |
|---|---|---|
| ██ Free Lunch Eligible |
463 (99%) |
13,621 (44%) |
| ██ Not Eligible |
5 (1%) |
16,603 (53%) |
| ██ Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible |
0 (0%) |
1,007 (3%) |
| * School District values based on schools that reported lunch assistance data | ||
Out of 302 ranked schools in Alaska, North Star Elementary is ranked 2nd for total students on lunch assistance.
The percentage of North Star Elementary students on free and reduced lunch assistance (98.9%) is significantly higher than the state average of 54.4%. This may indicate that the area has a higher level of poverty than the state average.
Students at a participating school may purchase a meal through the National School Lunch Program. Families with incomes between 130% and 185% of the federal poverty level are eligible for reduced price meals. Schools may not charge more than 40¢ for reduced-price lunches, nor more than 30¢ for reduced-price breakfasts. Students from families with incomes at or below 130% of the federal poverty level are eligible for free meals.
For 2014, a family of two needs to make an annual income below $20,449 to be eligible for free meals or below $29,100 for reduced price meals. A family of four needs to make an annual income below $31,005 for free meals or $44,122 for reduced price meals.
North Star Elementary Trends Over Time
Total Students Over Time
| Year | Total Students |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 424 |
| 2006 | 429 |
| 2007 | 365 |
| 2008 | 451 |
| 2009 | 440 |
| 2010 | 404 |
| 2011 | 363 |
| 2012 | 414 |
| 2013 | 424 |
| 2014 | 440 |
| 2015 | 468 |
Student Teacher Ratio Over Time
| Year | Student Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 12.5 |
| 2006 | 13.5 |
| 2007 | 12.2 |
| 2008 | 11.2 |
| 2009 | 14.3 |
| 2010 | 12.5 |
| 2011 | 11.7 |
| 2012 | 15.8 |
| 2013 | 16.4 |
| 2014 | 15.3 |
| 2015 | 15.4 |
Lunch Assistance Over Time
| Year | Lunch Assitance |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 0.86084905660377 |
| 2006 | 0.85081585081585 |
| 2007 | 1.027397260274 |
| 2008 | 0.81374722838137 |
| 2009 | 0.83636363636364 |
| 2010 | 0.91089108910891 |
| 2011 | 0.99173553719008 |
| 2012 | 0.99275362318841 |
| 2013 | 0.99292452830189 |
| 2014 | 0.83863636363636 |
| 2015 | 0.98931623931624 |
Compare North Star Elementary to Other Elementary Schools
| 1,540.0% | 15.4:1 |
|
| 1,598.0% | 16.0:1 |
|
| 1,617.0% | 16.2:1 |
|
| State Average | 54.4% |
|
| National Average | 55.7% |
|
| This School | 98.9% |
|
Top Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Type | Grades | Students | Student Teacher Ratio | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
North Star Elementary Anchorage, AK |
Public | PK - 06 | 468 | 15.4:1 | |
|
Aquarian Charter School Anchorage, AK |
Public | KG - 06 | 377 | 19:1 | 1 miles |
|
Holy Rosary Academy Anchorage, AK |
Private | KG - 12 | 147 | 9:1 | 1 miles |
|
Paideia Cooperative School Anchorage, AK |
Public | KG - 12 | 101 | 61.2:1 | 1 miles |
|
Inlet View Elementary Anchorage, AK |
Public | PK - 06 | 226 | 16.2:1 | 1 miles |
|
Family Partnership Charter School Anchorage, AK |
Public | KG - 12 | 503 | 47.9:1 | 1 miles |
|
Chugach Optional Elementary Anchorage, AK |
Public | PK - 06 | 265 | 18:1 | 1 miles |
|
Frontier Charter School Anchorage, AK |
Public | KG - 12 | 270 | 108.4:1 | 1 miles |
|
Rogers Park Elementary Anchorage, AK |
Public | PK - 06 | 544 | 15.4:1 | 2 miles |
|
Avail School Anchorage, AK |
Public | 06 - 12 | 79 | 20.4:1 | 2 miles |
|
Denali Montessori Elementary Anchorage, AK |
Public | PK - 06 | 429 | 16.1:1 | 2 miles |
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