Northern Lights ABC K-8 School

2424 East Dowling Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507

nlabc.asdk12.org/

569 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Northern Lights ABC (Academics, Basics, and Character) K-8 School is a distinctive "optional" program within the Anchorage School District. The school is built on a structured academic philosophy that emphasizes rigorous core curriculum, high behavioral expectations, and a back-to-basics approach to instruction. Because it is an optional school, families must apply to attend, and the school prides itself on a culture where parents, teachers, and students partner closely to maintain a focused and disciplined learning environment.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation in essential subjects like mathematics, reading, and writing, while integrating character development into the daily student experience. By serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, Northern Lights ABC offers a consistent educational community that allows for long-term mentorship and academic continuity. Located on East Dowling Road, the school serves as a sought-after choice for families in Anchorage who prioritize a traditional, highly structured school model that stresses personal responsibility and academic excellence.

569

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northern Lights ABC K-8 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	66
Black	43
Asian	141
Two or More	92
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	6

White
203 (35.7 %)
Asian
141 (24.8 %)
Two or More
92 (16.2 %)
Hispanic
66 (11.6 %)
Black
43 (7.6 %)
American Indian
18 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.1 %)

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)742-7500
Website:	http://nlabc.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 66

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 71

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northern Lights ABC K-8 School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	67
Grade 6	71
Grade 7	59
Grade 8	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northern Lights ABC K-8 School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	298	52.4%
Male	271	47.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)