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North Star Elementary

Public Grades K-5

Summary

North Star Elementary is a public elementary school in Kodiak, Alaska, serving 237 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Kodiak Island Borough School District, which is ranked 15 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Star Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more varied than nearby schools like Main Elementary and Peterson Elementary. However, the school's academic performance has been mixed, with strengths in science proficiency but lower outcomes in English Language Arts and mathematics compared to state and district averages. The school has also shown varying performance for different student subgroups, ranking highly for female and low-income students but struggling with male and migrant students.

Over the years, North Star Elementary's statewide ranking has declined, and the school's student-teacher ratio has fluctuated, suggesting potential staffing challenges. While the school generally performs better than Main Elementary, it lags behind the higher-performing Peterson Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top schools in the state. These insights indicate that North Star Elementary may need to implement targeted interventions and resource allocation to improve overall academic outcomes and support the diverse needs of its student population.

161

Students ?

9.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

65.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

961 Mallard
Kodiak, AK 99615

(907) 486-7500

District: Kodiak Island Borough School District

Students who attend North Star Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Kodiak Middle School
High:	Kodiak High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.6%

American Indian:

26.7%

Asian:

12.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 81st percentile in 2013 → 40th in 2024

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 41 percentile points since 2013

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school37%

District avg35%

Alaska avg32%

Not ranked this year

North Star Elementary did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

13^th of 24Kodiak Island Borough School District among Alaska districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2024	42.3	104 of 173	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.6	78 of 176	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.3	111 of 171	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.2	94 of 173	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	63.8	59 of 185	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.3	85 of 186	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	38.0	118 of 180	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	53.0	107 of 246	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	79.6	29 of 218	86.7%	★★★★☆
2013	77.2	42 of 223	81.2%	★★★★☆
2012	76.3	43 of 227	81.1%	★★★★☆
2011	70.9	64 of 223	71.3%	★★★★☆
2010	69.8	78 of 229	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	73.0	65 of 226	71.2%	★★★★☆
2008	74.8	49 of 219	77.6%	★★★★☆
2007	79.8	22 of 212	89.6%	★★★★★
2006	75.9	44 of 218	79.8%	★★★★☆
2005	66.8	84 of 213	60.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2024	56.8	60 of 142	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.9	26 of 152	82.9%	★★★★☆
2022	36.3	96 of 143	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.6	53 of 141	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.4	53 of 159	66.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2024	60.0	49 of 122	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	76.4	18 of 119	84.9%	★★★★☆
2022	39.8	61 of 104	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.5	69 of 110	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	71.0	37 of 147	74.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2024	23.0	121 of 150	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.7	122 of 148	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	36.6	93 of 148	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.2	103 of 142	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	59.9	61 of 159	61.6%	★★★☆☆

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2024	32.9	22 of 28	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	61.0	10 of 30	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.3	6 of 10	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.8	6 of 24	75.0%	★★★★☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2023	38.5	15 of 23	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	63.4	21 of 50	58.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2024	40.3	86 of 133	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	61.1	44 of 138	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.7	69 of 137	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.5	66 of 127	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	76.1	22 of 147	85.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)60th percentile+20 vs school

Female (2024)58th percentile+18 vs school

White (2024)35th percentile-5 vs school

Native American (2023)35th percentile-21 vs school

Migrant (2024)21st percentile-18 vs school

Male (2024)19th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Alaska (2023-2024) ?

Science52%+15 vs state

Mathematics38%+7 vs state

English Language Arts30%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAR English Language Arts (2025)				STAR Mathematics (2025)				ASA Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	STAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 5th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Total
North Star Elementary	Public	K-5	961 Mallard	Kodiak	99615	Kodiak Island Borough	Kodiak Island Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 486-7500	161	17	9.7	65.2%	75 (46.6%)	2 (1.2%)	4 (2.5%)	20 (12.4%)	43 (26.7%)	7 (4.3%)	10 (6.2%)								(n/a)
East Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Benny Benson Dr	Kodiak	99615	Kodiak Island Borough	Kodiak Island Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 486-7492	289	28	10.3	54.3%	112 (38.8%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.8%)	62 (21.5%)	85 (29.4%)	11 (3.8%)	9 (3.1%)	51.1	81^st of 175 public elementary schools	53.7%		48.8	93^rd of 173 public elementary schools	46.2%	12	30.0	51.5	36.6	38.6	34.2	57.6	47.5	45.6	41.5	41.5
Main Elementary	Public	K-5	128 Powell Ave	Kodiak	99615	Kodiak Island Borough	Kodiak Island Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 486-7480	177	15	12.2	61.6%	38 (21.5%)	3 (1.7%)	6 (3.4%)	86 (48.6%)	34 (19.2%)	4 (2.3%)	6 (3.4%)	31.3	124^th of 175 public elementary schools	29.1%		29.7	127^th of 173 public elementary schools	26.6%	3	21.7	26.3	47.4	33.3	26.1	15.0	36.8	25.7	43.2	43.2
Peterson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	Avenue G Bldg 550	Kodiak	99615	Kodiak Island Borough	Kodiak Island Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 486-7486	206	14	14.7	27.7%	176 (85.4%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.9%)	14 (6.8%)	3 (1.5%)	3 (1.5%)	78.9	24^th of 175 public elementary schools	86.3%		87.7	13^th of 173 public elementary schools	92.5%	11	31.9	64.0	68.2	48.9	48.9	64.0	85.7	61.3	85.7	85.7

Frequently Asked Questions about North Star Elementary

What schools do graduates of North Star Elementary attend?

Students who attend North Star Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kodiak Middle School
High : Kodiak High School

How many students attend North Star Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 161 students attended North Star Elementary.

What district is North Star Elementary in?

Kodiak Island Borough School District

What is the racial makeup of North Star Elementary?

Students at North Star Elementary are 47% White, 27% American Indian, 12% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% Pacific Islander, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

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