Nikiski North Star Elementary School
Tel:
(907)776-2600
- Nikiski North Star Elementary School serves 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Nikiski North Star Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- Nikiski North Star Elementary School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 368 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Nikiski North Star Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nikiski North Star Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #204 out of 465 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 10% | 23% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 71% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Nikiski North Star Elementary School is Nikiski Middle/senior High School (4.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nikiski Nikiski Middle/senior High School Grades: 6-12 | 367 students
4.3 miles
52275 Education Dr
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907)776-9400 4.3 6-12 367 - Kenai Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 260 students
8.0 miles
549 N Forest Dr
Kenai, AK 99611
(907)283-0804 8.0 K-5 260 - Kenai Marathon School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 5 students
8.0 miles
405 Marathon Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907)335-3343 8.0 7-12 5 - Kenai Kenai Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 462 students
8.3 miles
9583 Kenai Spur Hwy
Kenai, AK 99611
(907)283-2100 8.3 9-12 462 - Kenai Kenai Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 344 students
8.4 miles
201 Tinker Ln
Kenai, AK 99611
(907)283-1700 8.4 6-8 344
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