How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | Kodiak Island Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fairbanks, Alaska | Kodiak, Alaska |
| Total Enrollment | 12,703 | 2,228 |
| Number of Schools | 33 | 12 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 41.6:1 | 15:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | Kodiak Island Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,103 | $25,598 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.7% | 15.8% |
| State Revenue | 58.3% | 65.7% |
| Local Revenue | 22.1% | 18.5% |
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Federal State Local
Kodiak Island Borough School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | Kodiak Island Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.3% | 36.4% |
| African American | 2.8% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% | 1.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 12.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12.4% | 43.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Multiracial | 18.1% | 3.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.6% | 54.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | Kodiak Island Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 69 | 11 |
| Schools with AP | 6 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 328.3:1 | 256.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 54.0% | 45.4% |
School Types
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 5
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Kodiak Island Borough School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.