Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Tel:
(907)742-7500
- Northern Lights Abc K-8 School serves 640 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 74% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Northern Lights Abc K-8 School's student population of 640 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 640 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Northern Lights Abc K-8 School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Northern Lights Abc K-8 School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 23% |
| Asian | 24% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 47% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 16% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Northern Lights Abc K-8 School is Polaris K-12 School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Polaris K-12 School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Polaris K-12 School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Anchorage Polaris K-12 School Grades: K-12 | 479 students
0.6 miles
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Anchorage, AK 99507
(907)742-8700 0.6 K-12 479 - Anchorage Tudor Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 347 students
0.7 miles
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(907)742-1050 0.7 PK-6 347 - Anchorage Kasuun Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 425 students
1.1 miles
4000 E 68th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907)349-9444 1.1 PK-6 425 - Anchorage S.a.v.e. High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 178 students
1.3 miles
410 East 56th
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907)742-1250 1.3 9-12 178 - Anchorage Taku Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 375 students
1.3 miles
701 E 72nd Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907)742-5940 1.3 PK-6 375
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