North Pole Elementary

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

www.k12northstar.org/northpolee

312 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Pole Elementary, located at 250 Snowman Lane in North Pole, Alaska, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Given its unique geographic location, the school embraces the festive spirit of its namesake, often incorporating the town’s iconic holiday-themed branding into its identity while maintaining a strong commitment to core academic standards. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student growth, character development, and academic achievement for children in the surrounding area.

As part of the larger K-12 North Star school system, North Pole Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and curriculum frameworks designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond. The school prioritizes community engagement and strives to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Parents and community members interested in detailed academic calendars, district policies, or school-specific updates can find comprehensive information on the official district website at http://www.k12northstar.org.

312

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Pole Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	29
Black	5
Asian	8
Two or More	53
American Indian	25
Pacific Islander	5

White
187 (59.9%)
Two or More
53 (17.0%)
Hispanic
29 (9.3%)
American Indian
25 (8.0%)
Asian
8 (2.6%)
Black
5 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Phone:	(907)488-2286
Website:	http://www.k12northstar.org/northpolee
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 13

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 55