Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arctic Light Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 431 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AK
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Arctic Light Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arctic Light Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Arctic Light Elementary School?
431 students attend Arctic Light Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Arctic Light Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arctic Light Elementary School?
Arctic Light Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arctic Light Elementary School offer ?
Arctic Light Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arctic Light Elementary School part of?
I would recomend this school, because in 2011, I went there for 4 years, and those years held the best memories of my life. The teachers are very sweet and kind. They have really good resources, and I was supplied with everything, including information about what goes on there. I myself am very close with many of the teachers, and my only true friends were there, alongside me. I love the big open reccess yards, and the teachers would always help me if I was in trouble or had problems with schoolwork. I say yes to recommending this amazing, awe- inspiring school!
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 431 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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