Nikiski North Star Elementary School
Tel:
(907)776-2600
- Nikiski North Star Elementary School serves 381 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 381 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nikiski North Star Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| 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 | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 11% | 23% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 71% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nikiski North Star Elementary School is Nikiski Middle/senior High School (4.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Nikiski Middle/senior High School (4.3 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 374 students
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52275 Education Dr
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907)776-9400 4.3 6-12 374 - Kenai Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Sciences Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 253 students
8.0 miles
549 N Forest Dr
Kenai, AK 99611
(907)283-0804 8.0 K-6 253 - Kenai Marathon School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 10 students
8.0 miles
405 Marathon Road
Kenai, AK 99611
(907)335-3343 8.0 7-12 10 - Kenai Kenai Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 459 students
8.3 miles
9583 Kenai Spur Hwy
Kenai, AK 99611
(907)283-2100 8.3 9-12 459 - Kenai Kenai Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 375 students
8.4 miles
201 Tinker Lane
Kenai, AK 99611
(907)283-1700 8.4 6-8 375
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