Nikiski North Star Elementary School
Nikiski North Star Elementary School serves 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Nikiski North Star Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 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% (majority American Indian).
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 bottom 50% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 Testing Rank | #259 out of 466 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 46% |
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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% | 41% |
| 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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Nikiski Nikiski Middle/senior High School Math: 23% | Reading: 45%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 367 students10
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
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 260 students10
8.0 miles
549 N Forest Dr
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0804 8 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 7-12 5 - Kenai Kenai Central High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 462 students10
8.3 miles
9583 Kenai Spur Hwy
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-2100 8.3 9-12 462 - Kenai Kenai Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 58%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 344 students10
8.4 miles
201 Tinker Ln
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-1700 8.4 6-8 344
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