• Category 3

    Selected in 2023

  • Grades: pre k - 5
    School Setting: urban
    Town Population: 37,702
    Student Enrollment: 423
    Student Demographics:

    Black/African American: 11.6%
    White/Caucasian: 43.5%
    Hispanic: 27%
    Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 5.7%
    Asian: 2.1%
    Native American: 1.4%
    Other: 8.7%

    Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:28
    % Reduced Lunch: 50%
    % ELL Learners: 6.9%
    Founded: 1993
  • PRINCIPAL:
    Rachel Blackwell
  • CONTACT:
    4167 Neely Road
    Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
    907-356-2038
    rachel.blackwell@k12northstar.org
Arctic Light Elementary School
Fort Wainwright, AK
The welcoming environment and sense of community that we are building at our school is palpable and a big factor in our success.
Stats
  • Category 3

    Selected in 2023

  • Grades: pre k - 5
    School Setting: urban
    Town Population: 37,702
    Student Enrollment: 423
    Student Demographics:

    Black/African American: 11.6%
    White/Caucasian: 43.5%
    Hispanic: 27%
    Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 5.7%
    Asian: 2.1%
    Native American: 1.4%
    Other: 8.7%

    Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:28
    % Reduced Lunch: 50%
    % ELL Learners: 6.9%
    Founded: 1993
  • PRINCIPAL:
    Rachel Blackwell
  • CONTACT:
    4167 Neely Road
    Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
    907-356-2038
    rachel.blackwell@k12northstar.org