North Star Elementary School vs. Peterson Elementary School
Should you attend North Star Elementary School or Peterson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 191 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Star 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 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peterson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than 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 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
191 students
197 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#110 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
60-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
17
42
Grade 1 Students
32
31
Grade 2 Students
34
42
Grade 3 Students
32
29
Grade 4 Students
40
25
Grade 5 Students
36
28
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
31%
4%
% Asian
12%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
1%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
42%
88%
% Hawaiian
5%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
