North Pole Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District in Alaska, with around 347 students. While the school has a higher percentage of non-white students compared to nearby schools, it has struggled academically, ranking in the middle of Alaska elementary schools.
North Pole Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 36.6% of students being non-white in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to 35.12% at Weller Elementary, 33.5% at Boreal Sun Charter School, and 50.8% at Ticasuk Brown Elementary. The school also outperforms the district and state averages in science proficiency, with 65.38% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024. However, it lags behind in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with only 30.43% and 30% of students proficient or better, respectively.
North Pole Elementary has a higher student-teacher ratio of 19.6 in 2022-2023, compared to surrounding schools, and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 36.6%. While the school spends a similar amount per student as nearby schools, its academic outcomes lag behind, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the performance differences. Nearby schools like Anderson Crawford Elementary and Two Rivers School outperform North Pole Elementary on key metrics, providing valuable insights for the school and district to improve student outcomes.
Students at North Pole Elementary are 63% White, 14% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 7% American Indian, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% African American, 2% Asian.
In the 2023-24 school year, 338 students attended North Pole Elementary.
North Pole Elementary ranks 110th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Students who attend North Pole Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : North Pole Middle SchoolHigh : North Pole High School