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North Star Elementary School

961 Mallard
Kodiak, AK 99615
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 237 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Star Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50% in AK
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

North Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
North Star Elementary School's student population of 237 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
237 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
North Star Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Star Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#216 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Star Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Star Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Star Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
28%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in North Star Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Star Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Star Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Star Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
47%
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Hawaiian
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in North Star Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Star Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Star Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of North Star Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Star Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Star Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Star Elementary School's ranking?
North Star Elementary School is ranked #216 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend North Star Elementary School?
237 students attend North Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of North Star Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Star Elementary School?
North Star Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Star Elementary School offer ?
North Star Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Star Elementary School part of?
North Star Elementary School is part of Kodiak Island Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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