Below Average
#361 of 412 schools in AK
North Star Elementary
Elementary School · Anchorage School District · Anchorage, AK
An Anchorage School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
605 W Fireweed Ln, Anchorage, AK 99503
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Star Elementary score 14% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
104.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Star Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,811/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anchorage), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,888
Median home value
$316,700
Median rent
$1,185/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
31.7%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 628 | Compare → |
| Holy Rosary AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Chugach Optional ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Inlet View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 233 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anchorage School District
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #79 of 93
- District spending per student
- $16,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Star Elementary is listed in Anchorage School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Star Elementary
North Star Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, AK, part of Anchorage School District, serving approximately 387 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #361 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Star Elementary
What grades does North Star Elementary serve?
North Star Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend North Star Elementary?
North Star Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star Elementary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Star Elementary rank in AK?
North Star Elementary ranks #361 of 412 schools in AK.
What is North Star Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Star Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Star Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Star Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Star Elementary a charter school?
No, North Star Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Star Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Star Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Star Elementary?
104.1% of students at North Star Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.8%
- Phone
- (907) 742-3800
- Area population (ZIP 99503)
- 12,944
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 37
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99503; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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