- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anchorage, AK
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Northern Lights Abc K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018000094
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #13 of 59
- schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School has class sizes larger than 88% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Lights Abc K-8 School ranks #13 of 59 schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 020018000094 · Anchorage, AK Other · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 20.1:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High Scho
West High School
1,702 students
- Bettye Davis E
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
1,636 students
- Service High S
Service High School
1,518 students
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
1,431 students
- Dimond High Sc
Dimond High School
1,373 students
- This school 582
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
582 students
What this shows Northern Lights Abc K-8 School reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Lights Abc K-8 School compares
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 70% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 88% in Alaska - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$16,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 30.8%
Asian 26.3%
Two or More 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
African American 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: White at 30.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.6, Northern Lights Abc K-8 School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anchorage School District reports $16,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Lights Abc K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Lights Abc K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Anchorage
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Focus Homeschool
Standard public school
549 students 61:1 students per teacher
Bowman Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Polaris K-12 School
Standard public school
483 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Government Hill Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~582 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
How many students attend Northern Lights Abc K-8 School?
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School has 582 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Lights Abc K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Lights Abc K-8 School is 20.1:1, which is 32% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern Lights Abc K-8 School?
18.5% of students at Northern Lights Abc K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Lights Abc K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Northern Lights Abc K-8 School is White at 30.8% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Lights Abc K-8 School?
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northern Lights Abc K-8 School rank among schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Lights Abc K-8 School ranks #13 of 59 schools in Anchorage, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anchorage on the city page.
What other schools are in Anchorage School District?
Besides Northern Lights Abc K-8 School, Anchorage School District also operates West High School (1,702 students), Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School (1,636 students), and Service High School (1,518 students). See the Anchorage School District district page for the complete list.