Northern Lights Abc K-8 School serves 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School's student population of 567 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School is ranked within the top 5% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 443 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
22%
Asian
26%
5%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
7%
2%
White
34%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
16%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 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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