Summary:
The North Slope Borough School District in Alaska has only one elementary school, Fred Ipalook Elementary, which serves students from the surrounding area. Despite the school's high per-student spending, its academic performance remains consistently low, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in all subject areas and grade levels.
Fred Ipalook Elementary has a predominantly Native American student population, with 64.01% of students identifying as such, and a significant percentage of students identifying as two or more races (21.34%). The school also has a relatively high rate of economic disadvantage, with 29.13% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These demographic factors may be contributing to the school's underperformance, highlighting the need to consider the unique challenges and needs of the student population when developing strategies for improvement.
With only one elementary school in the district, it is difficult to determine how Fred Ipalook Elementary compares to other schools within the North Slope Borough School District. However, the school's consistent ranking in the bottom 10% of elementary schools in Alaska suggests that addressing the underlying factors contributing to its underperformance, such as the effective use of resources, will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the students.
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