Fred Ipalook Elementary School

2070 Ahkovak St
Barrow, AK 99723
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fred Ipalook Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in AK
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fred Ipalook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Fred Ipalook Elementary School's student population of 529 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Fred Ipalook Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fred Ipalook Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AK)
#357 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fred Ipalook Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fred Ipalook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fred Ipalook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fred Ipalook Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
63%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Fred Ipalook Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Fred Ipalook Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fred Ipalook Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fred Ipalook Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
3%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fred Ipalook Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Fred Ipalook Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
22%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Fred Ipalook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fred Ipalook Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Fred Ipalook Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fred Ipalook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fred Ipalook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fred Ipalook Elementary School's ranking?
Fred Ipalook Elementary School is ranked #357 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Fred Ipalook Elementary School?
529 students attend Fred Ipalook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Fred Ipalook Elementary School students are American Indian, 22% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred Ipalook Elementary School?
Fred Ipalook Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fred Ipalook Elementary School offer ?
Fred Ipalook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fred Ipalook Elementary School part of?
Fred Ipalook Elementary School is part of North Slope Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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