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Northern Lights ABC K-8 School

Anchorage, Alaska · Grades PreK to 8 · Anchorage School District

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About Northern Lights ABC K-8 School

Northern Lights ABC K-8 School is a public school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving pre-K through grade 8. Enrollment was 582 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Anchorage. With about 30.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18.9 students per teacher. Anchorage School District runs 94 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Within 5 miles there are 82 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. The surrounding area is classified as a large city.

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School facts

Address	2424 East Dowling Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507
Phone	(907) 742-7500
School district	Anchorage School District
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	582
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	30.8
Students per teacher	18.9
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Anchorage Municipality

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 020018000094). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Northern Lights ABC K-8 School serve?

Northern Lights ABC K-8 School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Northern Lights ABC K-8 School?

Northern Lights ABC K-8 School reported 582 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Lights ABC K-8 School?

About 18.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 582 students and 30.8 teachers in federal data.

Is Northern Lights ABC K-8 School a public or charter school?

Northern Lights ABC K-8 School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Northern Lights ABC K-8 School in?

Northern Lights ABC K-8 School is part of Anchorage School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ak/anchorage-school-district/

Where is Northern Lights ABC K-8 School located?

Northern Lights ABC K-8 School is at 2424 East Dowling Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507. The phone number is (907) 742-7500.

How many other schools are near Northern Lights ABC K-8 School?

There are 82 other schools within 5 miles of Northern Lights ABC K-8 School in our directory.