North Star Elementary

northstar.asdk12.org/

391 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.

391

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Star Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	58
Black	34
Asian	45
Two or More	48
American Indian	78
Pacific Islander	88

Pacific Islander
88 (22.5 %)
American Indian
78 (19.9 %)
Hispanic
58 (14.8 %)
Two or More
48 (12.3 %)
Asian
45 (11.5 %)
White
40 (10.2 %)
Black
34 (8.7 %)

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:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
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 2

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Star Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	60
Grade 6	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Star Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	47.8%
Male	204	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)