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
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Peterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 161 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peterson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). 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 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
161 students
206 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#205 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#74 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
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
13
33
Grade 1 Students
18
45
Grade 2 Students
28
31
Grade 3 Students
30
49
Grade 4 Students
36
25
Grade 5 Students
36
23
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
27%
7%
% Asian
12%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
n/a
% Black
1%
1%
% White
47%
85%
% Hawaiian
4%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%