Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fred Ipalook Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
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 Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fred Ipalook Elementary serves the northwest part of Barrow, AK, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most families in the zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fred Ipalook Elementary School's student population of 494 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
494 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
Fred Ipalook Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fred Ipalook Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#351 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
62%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
6%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
22%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.4%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fred Ipalook Elementary School's ranking?
Fred Ipalook Elementary School is ranked #351 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Fred Ipalook Elementary School?
494 students attend Fred Ipalook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Fred Ipalook Elementary School students are American Indian, 22% of students are Two or more races, 8% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fred Ipalook Elementary School offer ?
Fred Ipalook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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