Fred Ipalook Elementary School
Fred Ipalook Elementary School serves 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Fred Ipalook Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fred Ipalook Elementary School's student population of 590 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fred Ipalook Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fred Ipalook Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#407 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
65%
22%
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
2%
47%
Hawaiian
6%
3%
Two or more races
20%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Fred Ipalook Elementary School?
590 students attend Fred Ipalook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Fred Ipalook Elementary School students are American Indian, 20% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred Ipalook Elementary School?
Fred Ipalook Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fred Ipalook Elementary School offer ?
Fred Ipalook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fred Ipalook Elementary School part of?
Fred Ipalook Elementary School is part of North Slope Borough School District.
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