North Star Elementary

northstar.asdk12.org/

317 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

North Star Elementary School, located in the heart of Anchorage, Alaska, is part of the Anchorage School District and serves a diverse student population. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of lifelong learning skills. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the staff aims to meet the unique needs of every student, ensuring that they are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, North Star Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between home and school. The school actively encourages family involvement through various events, volunteer opportunities, and clear communication channels. With its focus on building a strong educational foundation within a collaborative culture, North Star strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students are empowered to achieve their personal best.

317

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Star Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	47
Black	24
Asian	37
Two or More	43
American Indian	46
Pacific Islander	99

Pacific Islander
99 (31.2%)
Hispanic
47 (14.8%)
American Indian
46 (14.5%)
Two or More
43 (13.6%)
Asian
37 (11.7%)
Black
24 (7.6%)
White
21 (6.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anchorage School District
Phone:	(907)742-3800
Website:	http://northstar.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Star Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Star Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	154	48.6%
Male	163	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)