At a glance
Reported students
582
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.76
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 161 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
330
Northern Lights ABC K-8 School: 582 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
18.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 567
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.66
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.1:1
What the reported data says about Northern Lights ABC K-8 School
Northern Lights ABC K-8 School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Anchorage. It is one of 92 current school records connected to Anchorage School District. NCES reports 582 students for 2024–25.
Among 161 elementary schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 290 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, above the Alaska median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (30.8%) and Asian (26.3%). English learners represent 19.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Northern Lights ABC K-8 School
- 1How do the reported 18.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.76 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.7
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.8%
- Hispanic11.5%
- Black8.9%
- Asian26.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
- Multiracial16%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Anchorage School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bowman Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
536 reported students
Rilke Schule Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
485 reported students
Chugiak Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
439 reported students
Government Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
424 reported students
Orion Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
423 reported students
Muldoon Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
417 reported students
Public schools near Northern Lights ABC K-8 School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rilke Schule Charter School Elementary · Charter · Anchorage School District | KG–08 | 485 | 0.5 mi |
| Tudor Elementary Elementary · Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 303 | 0.8 mi |
| Kasuun Elementary Elementary · Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 343 | 1 mi |
| Taku Elementary Elementary · Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 258 | 1.3 mi |
| Alaska Native Cultural Charter School Elementary · Charter · Anchorage School District | PK–08 | 357 | 1.5 mi |
| Lake Otis Elementary Elementary · Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 264 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northern Lights ABC K-8 School
What grades does Northern Lights ABC K-8 School serve?
Northern Lights ABC K-8 School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Anchorage School District.
How many students attend Northern Lights ABC K-8 School?
Northern Lights ABC K-8 School reported 582 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 161 Alaska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 567 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northern Lights ABC K-8 School?
The calculated ratio is 18.9:1, based on 582 students and 30.76 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Northern Lights ABC K-8 School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northern Lights ABC K-8 School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Northern Lights ABC K-8 School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Northern Lights ABC K-8 School in?
Northern Lights ABC K-8 School is part of Anchorage School District, based in Anchorage, AK, which operates 92 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northern Lights ABC K-8 School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rilke Schule Charter School (0.5 mi), Tudor Elementary (0.8 mi), Kasuun Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.