A+
Excellent
96/100

Northern Lights ABC K-8 School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 2424 East Dowling Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 70% · Math 63% proficient · 91st percentile in Alaska
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Alaska for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Alaska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

96
Repit Score
out of 100
572
Students
enrolled
18.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%91/100reading 93rd percentile, math 89th percentile among Alaska middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 18% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alaska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +31 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alaska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency70% (+36 pts vs. state avg 34%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency63% (+32 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alaska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%67%reading +15 pts, math +16 pts85th percentile (list)
Hispanic65%55%reading +29 pts, math +24 pts91st percentile (list)
Asian72%67%reading +42 pts, math +39 pts100th percentile (list)
Multiracial62%52%reading +23 pts, math +17 pts92nd percentile (list)
Low-income62%52%reading +32 pts, math +26 pts93rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2424 East Dowling Rd
City Anchorage
ZIP Code 99507
District 0200180
NCES School ID 020018000094
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 99507

Understanding the community around Northern Lights ABC K-8 School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $100,829
Per Capita Income $49,965
Poverty Rate 3.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 50.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.1%
High School or Higher 94.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $353,300
Median Rent $1,518
Owner-Occupied 71.8%
Renter-Occupied 28.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Northern Lights ABC K-8 School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 30.8%
Asian 26.2%
Two or More Races 17.7%
Hispanic/Latino 13.8%
Black 6.3%
American Indian 4.2%
Pacific Islander 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 572
Teachers (FTE) 31.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Northern Lights ABC K-8 School?
Northern Lights ABC K-8 School has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Northern Lights ABC K-8 School?
Northern Lights ABC K-8 School has 572 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1.
What grades does Northern Lights ABC K-8 School serve?
Northern Lights ABC K-8 School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Northern Lights ABC K-8 School receive per student?
Northern Lights ABC K-8 School receives $18,698 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Northern Lights ABC K-8 School in 99507 ▼
Avg Home Value
$426,709
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,806
1-Year Change
+8.7%
% Renters
28.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026