- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Pole, AK
North Pole Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Pole Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020060000651
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Pole Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Alaska schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in North Pole · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Pole Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Pole Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in North Pole, AK.
School address
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020060000651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
North Pole Elementary held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 020060000651 · North Pole, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 18.4:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lathrop High School (788 students)
North Pole Elementary held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
North Pole Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lathrop High S
Lathrop High School
788 students
- Fairbanks B.E.
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
784 students
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High School
782 students
- North Pole Hig
North Pole High School
695 students
- North Pole Mid
North Pole Middle School
631 students
- This school 312
North Pole Elementary
312 students
What this shows North Pole Elementary reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Pole Elementary compares
North Pole Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 51% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 82% in Alaska - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
68.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.9%
Two or More 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.0%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: White at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, North Pole Elementary is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairbanks North Star Borough School District reports $17,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Pole Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairbanks B.E.S.T. | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| West Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Pole High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pole Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Pole Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in North Pole
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Pole Elementary
How many students attend North Pole Elementary?
North Pole Elementary has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Pole, AK. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pole Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Pole Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Pole Elementary?
30.3% of students at North Pole Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Pole Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Pole Elementary is White at 59.9% of enrollment, in North Pole, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Pole Elementary?
North Pole Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Pole Elementary rank among public schools in North Pole?
By Resource Investment Index, North Pole Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in North Pole, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Pole on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
Besides North Pole Elementary, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District also operates Lathrop High School (788 students), Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (784 students), and West Valley High School (782 students). See the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District district page for the complete list.