Northern Lights Abc K-8 School

2424 East Dowling Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Northern Lights Abc K-8 School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 5% in AK
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northern Lights Abc K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

School Overview

Northern Lights Abc K-8 School's student population of 567 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Northern Lights Abc K-8 School ranks within the top 5% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Lights Abc K-8 School is 0.78, which is more 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AK)
#18 out of 443 schools
(Top 5%)
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66%
36%
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74%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
4%
22%
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Asian
26%
5%
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Hispanic
12%
8%
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Black
7%
2%
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White
34%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
3%
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Two or more races
16%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.78
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northern Lights Abc K-8 School's ranking?
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School is ranked #18 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Northern Lights Abc K-8 School often compared to?
Northern Lights Abc K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Polaris K-12 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Northern Lights Abc K-8 School?
567 students attend Northern Lights Abc K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Northern Lights Abc K-8 School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Lights Abc K-8 School?
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northern Lights Abc K-8 School offer ?
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Lights Abc K-8 School part of?
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School is part of Anchorage School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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