- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kodiak, AK
North Star Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Star Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 020048000137
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Star Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Kodiak · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Star Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Kodiak, AK.
School address
District: Kodiak Island Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020048000137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
North Star Elementary shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-19.4%).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 020048000137 · Kodiak, AK Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 11.5:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Kodiak High School (579 students)
North Star Elementary shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-19.4%). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
North Star Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kodiak High Sc
Kodiak High School
579 students
- Kodiak Middle
Kodiak Middle School
401 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary
289 students
- Peterson Eleme 206
Peterson Elementary
206 students
- Akteach 199
Akteach
199 students
- This school 161
North Star Elementary
161 students
What this shows North Star Elementary reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Star Elementary compares
North Star Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 27% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 29% in Alaska - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.0%
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
$25,688
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 26.7%
Asian 12.4%
Two or More 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, North Star Elementary is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kodiak Island Borough School District reports $25,688 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Star Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kodiak High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kodiak Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peterson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Akteach | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Star Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 66.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Kodiak
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~161 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Star Elementary
How many students attend North Star Elementary?
North Star Elementary has 161 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kodiak, AK. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Star Elementary?
45.1% of students at North Star Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Star Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Star Elementary is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in Kodiak, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Star Elementary?
North Star Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Star Elementary rank among public schools in Kodiak?
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Kodiak, 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 Kodiak on the city page.
What other schools are in Kodiak Island Borough School District?
Besides North Star Elementary, Kodiak Island Borough School District also operates Kodiak High School (579 students), Kodiak Middle School (401 students), and East Elementary (289 students). See the Kodiak Island Borough School District district page for the complete list.