Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Pole Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Pole Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
North Pole Elementary School's student population of 338 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Pole Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Pole Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#216 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
7%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
63%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Pole Elementary School's ranking?
North Pole Elementary School is ranked #216 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are North Pole Elementary School often compared to?
North Pole Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midnight Sun Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend North Pole Elementary School?
338 students attend North Pole Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of North Pole Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Pole Elementary School?
North Pole Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Pole Elementary School offer ?
North Pole Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Pole Elementary School part of?
North Pole Elementary School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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