How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Denali Elementary | North Pole Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fairbanks, AK | North Pole, AK |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 300 | 631 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 19.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.7% | 32.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Denali Elementary | North Pole Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,816 | $18,816 |
| District | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Denali Elementary | North Pole Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31.7% | 64.5% |
| African American | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% | 10.6% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17.7% | 4.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 3.0% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 23.3% | 16.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Denali Elementary | North Pole Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 300:1 | 631:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.3% | 50.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 80 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.