Peterson Elementary School vs. North Star Elementary School
Should you attend Peterson Elementary School or North Star 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
Peterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
n/a
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
206 students
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#74 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#205 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
33
13
Grade 1 Students
45
18
Grade 2 Students
31
28
Grade 3 Students
49
30
Grade 4 Students
25
36
Grade 5 Students
23
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
7%
27%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
85%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
4%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%