Enrollment
161
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Star Elementary compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Star Elementary
North Star Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Kodiak, Alaska, enrolling 161 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.1% lands close to the Alaska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 161 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Among 22 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 161 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 77.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kodiak Island Borough School District spends $24,046 per pupil, 28% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kodiak's elementary schools, it stands alongside Main Elementary (177 students): North Star Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 12.6:1).
Kodiak Island Borough School District also operates Kodiak High School (579 students) and Kodiak Middle School (401 students) alongside North Star Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Star Elementary compares
North Star Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,046
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kodiak Island Borough School District, which includes North Star Elementary.
$24,046
Per student
-28%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.5%
State 65.7%
Federal 15.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~161 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Star Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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