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North Star Elementary

Summary:

North Star Elementary is a public elementary school in Kodiak, Alaska, serving 237 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Kodiak Island Borough School District, which is ranked 15 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Star Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more varied than nearby schools like Main Elementary and Peterson Elementary. However, the school's academic performance has been mixed, with strengths in science proficiency but lower outcomes in English Language Arts and mathematics compared to state and district averages. The school has also shown varying performance for different student subgroups, ranking highly for female and low-income students but struggling with male and migrant students.

Over the years, North Star Elementary's statewide ranking has declined, and the school's student-teacher ratio has fluctuated, suggesting potential staffing challenges. While the school generally performs better than Main Elementary, it lags behind the higher-performing Peterson Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top schools in the state. These insights indicate that North Star Elementary may need to implement targeted interventions and resource allocation to improve overall academic outcomes and support the diverse needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 961 Mallard
       Kodiak, AK  99615

(907) 486-7500

District: Kodiak Island Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
104th of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools


Students who attend North Star Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kodiak Middle School
High:    Kodiak High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  191

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.9%
American Indian:
30.9%
Asian:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Star Elementary ranks worse than 60.1% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Kodiak Island Borough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details North Star Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Kodiak Island Borough School District. Student population at North Star Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.9%), American Indian (30.9%), Asian (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Star Elementary is 10.9, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Kodiak Island Borough School District. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Star Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Star Elementary 104th of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See North Star Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Kodiak Island Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kodiak Island Borough School District 15th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Star Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 66.76 84th 213 60.6%
2006 75.89 44th 218 79.8%
2007 79.81 22nd 212 89.6%
2008 74.77 49th 219 77.6%
2009 72.99 65th 226 71.2%
2010 69.82 78th 229 65.9%
2011 70.89 64th 223 71.3%
2012 76.33 43rd 227 81.1%
2013 77.23 42nd 223 81.2%
2014 79.56 29th 218 86.7%
2015 53.02 107th 246 56.5%
2017 37.99 118th 180 34.4%
2018 53.33 85th 186 54.3%
2019 63.82 59th 185 68.1%
2021 43.22 94th 173 45.7%
2022 36.30 111th 171 35.1%
2023 54.60 78th 176 55.7%
2024 42.29 104th 173 39.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.04 37th 147 74.8%
2021 34.50 69th 110 37.3%
2022 39.76 61st 104 41.3%
2023 76.39 18th 119 84.9%
2024 59.98 49th 122 59.8%
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Rank History for Migrant students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.77 6th 24 75.0%
2021 39.27 6th 10 40.0%
2023 61.01 10th 30 66.7%
2024 32.89 22nd 28 21.4%
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Rank History for Female students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.36 53rd 159 66.7%
2021 56.59 53rd 141 62.4%
2022 36.29 96th 143 32.9%
2023 74.91 26th 152 82.9%
2024 56.80 60th 142 57.7%
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Rank History for Male students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.87 61st 159 61.6%
2021 32.20 103rd 142 27.5%
2022 36.59 93rd 148 37.2%
2023 21.74 122nd 148 17.6%
2024 23.05 121st 150 19.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.37 21st 50 58.0%
2023 38.52 15th 23 34.8%
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Rank History for White students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.07 22nd 147 85.0%
2021 50.50 66th 127 48.0%
2022 49.67 69th 137 49.6%
2023 61.12 44th 138 68.1%
2024 40.33 86th 133 35.3%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for North Star Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 113 0 3 0 19 n/a n/a 0 135
1996 113 0 3 0 19 n/a n/a 0 135
1997 180 1 8 9 53 n/a n/a 0 251
1998 166 2 43 8 47 n/a n/a 0 266
1999 175 2 42 10 60 n/a n/a 0 289
2000 187 2 52 14 58 n/a n/a 0 313
2001 193 2 56 14 55 n/a n/a 0 320
2002 164 3 45 13 71 n/a n/a 0 296
2003 164 3 45 13 71 n/a n/a 0 296
2004 143 2 30 13 74 n/a n/a 0 262
2005 152 0 45 20 81 n/a n/a 0 298
2006 162 1 71 23 76 n/a n/a 0 333
2007 150 1 59 19 79 n/a n/a 0 308
2008 159 2 62 20 85 n/a n/a 3 331
2009 104 2 41 11 52 1 5 0 216
2010 101 4 33 12 61 3 4 0 218
2011 91 4 39 11 54 1 3 0 203
2012 96 3 42 18 50 1 6 0 216
2013 98 4 37 27 60 4 4 0 234
2014 104 4 33 21 53 3 6 0 224
2015 88 3 31 19 61 2 7 0 211
2016 103 2 26 23 61 2 28 0 245
2017 105 2 23 22 50 0 19 0 221
2018 107 0 21 21 49 1 14 0 213
2019 101 0 20 16 52 7 12 0 208
2020 116 0 25 15 53 7 14 0 230
2021 109 0 33 16 56 8 12 0 234
2022 119 0 28 8 58 8 14 0 235
2023 112 1 27 8 66 10 13 0 237
2024 80 3 23 6 59 10 10 0 191

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Star Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 135 6.5 20.8 10.4
1996 135 6.5 20.8 10.4
1997 251 6.5 38.6 11.2
1998 266 14.5 18.3 18
1999 289 15.5 18.6 26.3
2000 313 16.0 19.6 22
2001 320 17.0 18.8 21.9
2002 296 21.3 13.9 29.4
2003 296 21.3 13.9 29.4
2004 262 15.7 16.7 31.3
2005 298 19.9 15.0 26.8
2006 333 21.6 15.4 42
2007 308 20.9 14.7 44.8
2008 331 23.0 14.4 47
2009 216 15.4 14.0 44.9
2010 218 17.2 12.6 42.7
2011 203 16.1 12.5 45.3
2012 216 16.6 12.9 50.9
2013 234 15.8 14.7 41
2014 224 14.3 15.6 43.3
2015 211 12.0 17.5 43.1
2016 245 16.0 15.3 38.8
2017 221 16.5 13.3 44.3
2018 213 14.0 15.2 45.1
2019 208 15.5 13.4 49
2020 230 13.8 16.6 48.3
2021 234 17.8 13.1 n/a
2022 235 14.5 16.2 n/a
2023 237 14.5 16.3 51.1
2024 191 17.5 10.9 60.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Star Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 135 6.5 20.8 10.4
1996 135 6.5 20.8 10.4
1997 251 6.5 38.6 11.2
1998 266 14.5 18.3 18
1999 289 15.5 18.6 26.3
2000 313 16.0 19.6 22
2001 320 17.0 18.8 21.9
2002 296 21.3 13.9 29.4
2003 296 21.3 13.9 29.4
2004 262 15.7 16.7 31.3
2005 298 19.9 15.0 26.8
2006 333 21.6 15.4 42
2007 308 20.9 14.7 44.8
2008 331 23.0 14.4 47
2009 216 15.4 14.0 44.9
2010 218 17.2 12.6 42.7
2011 203 16.1 12.5 45.3
2012 216 16.6 12.9 50.9
2013 234 15.8 14.7 41
2014 224 14.3 15.6 43.3
2015 211 12.0 17.5 43.1
2016 245 16.0 15.3 38.8
2017 221 16.5 13.3 44.3
2018 213 14.0 15.2 45.1
2019 208 15.5 13.4 49
2020 230 13.8 16.6 48.3
2021 234 17.8 13.1 n/a
2022 235 14.5 16.2 n/a
2023 237 14.5 16.3 51.1
2024 191 17.5 10.9 60.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Star Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 59th of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 78th of 176 Elementary schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Science (North Star Elementary)54.150
 4%
   All Grades Science (Kodiak Island Borough School District)43.536.6
 6.9%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.736.9
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students208237
 13.9%
African American01
American Indian5266
 26.9%
Asian2027
 35%
Hispanic168
 50%
Pacific Islander710
 42.9%
White101112
 10.9%
Two or More Races1213
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49%51.1%
 2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Star Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 191 students attended North Star Elementary.

North Star Elementary ranks 104th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend North Star Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kodiak Middle School
High : Kodiak High School

Students at North Star Elementary are 42% White, 31% American Indian, 12% Asian, 5% Pacific Islander, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.


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