North Star Elementary

www.kibsd.org

161 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

North Star Elementary is a public school located in Kodiak, Alaska, operating under the Kodiak Island Borough School District. Situated at 961 Mallard, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As part of the broader island school district, it follows a curriculum designed to meet state educational standards while often incorporating the unique cultural and environmental context of the Kodiak region.

The school functions as a community hub, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional learning, and student engagement. Families associated with the school can utilize the district’s official website at http://www.kibsd.org to access resources such as academic calendars, district policies, and contact information. North Star Elementary remains committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares its students for their transition into middle school and beyond.

161

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Star Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	4
Black	2
Asian	20
Two or More	10
American Indian	43
Pacific Islander	7

White
75 (46.6%)
American Indian
43 (26.7%)
Asian
20 (12.4%)
Two or More
10 (6.2%)
Pacific Islander
7 (4.3%)
Hispanic
4 (2.5%)
Black
2 (1.2%)

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:	Kodiak Island Borough School District
Phone:	(907)486-7500
Website:	http://www.kibsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Kindergarten 13

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 36