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Northern Lights ABC K-8 School

2424 East Dowling Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99507

Top 10% School in ALASKA

Ranked 2 of 127 in ALASKA

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About Northern Lights ABC K-8 School

Northern Lights ABC K–8 School is a public school in Anchorage, Alaska, which is a big city. The school has 572 students in grades prekindergarten through eighth grade (PK–8). The school has 32 full-time equivalent teachers, which means there is one teacher for every 18 students, which is the same as the district average. Northern Lights ABC K–8 School teaches math, science, English language arts, and social studies, as well as programs that help students grow and learn. Recent test results show that 74% of students did well enough in math and 60% did well enough in reading. This means that they are doing well in school. There are 54% girls and 46% boys in the student body, and 30% of them are thought to be poor. The school helps a lot of different people and gets families involved in helping kids learn. In general, Northern Lights ABC K–8 School offers a full K–8 education, with a focus on student success, a supportive learning environment, and strong reading and math skills.

Northern Lights ABC K-8 School Contact Information

Address

2424 East Dowling Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99507

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Phone

(907) 742-7500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 74%
Reading 60%
State average proficiency is 74% in Math and 60% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
572
Total Students
$67738
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Northern Lights ABC K-8 School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 30.77%
Asian 26.22%
Hispanic 13.81%
Black 6.29%
Two+ Races 17.66%
Native Am. 4.2%
White
30.77%
Asian
26.22%
Hispanic
13.81%
Black
6.29%
Two+ Races
17.66%
Native Am.
4.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 572
53.85%
308 Female
46.15%
264 Male

Student Population

572 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Northern Lights ABC K-8 School in Anchorage, Alaska, is in a lively neighborhood! The Anchorage School District values diversity and inclusion, and it recognizes the traditional lands of the Dena'ina People of Upper Cook Inlet. Starting in 2026, the district will make it easier for families to request enrollment outside of their neighborhood school zone by updating its online lottery process.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does Northern Lights ABC serve?

Ans. The school serves students from elementary through middle grades.

Q2. What makes ABC education unique?

Ans. Learning focuses on ability-based progression.

Q3. Are students grouped by skill level?

Ans. Yes, instruction adapts to student readiness.

Q4. Are enrichment activities available?

Ans. Students access arts and electives.

Q5. Is family involvement encouraged?

Ans. Families are active partners.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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