Serving 582 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 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Northern Lights ABC K-8 School serves the west part of Anchorage, AK, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.3 miles from the school.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School's student population of 582 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
582 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School ranks within the top 5% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Lights Abc K-8 School is 0.80, 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
#6 out of 441 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
26%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 09/26/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Lights Abc K-8 School's ranking?
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School is ranked #6 out of 441 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?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Northern Lights Abc K-8 School?
582 students attend Northern Lights Abc K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Northern Lights Abc K-8 School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northern Lights Abc K-8 School offer ?
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Northern Lights Abc K-8 School part of?
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Northern Lights Abc K-8 School located?
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School is located in the Abbott Loop neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 8 other public schools located in Abbott Loop.
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