TANACROSS SCHOOL

Tanacross School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Alaska Gateway School District school district, located in Tanacross, AK with about 12 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Tanacross School is a K-8 educational institution located in the small, remote community of Tanacross, Alaska. Part of the Alaska Gateway School District, the school serves a tight-knit Athabascan village, focusing on providing a culturally responsive education that integrates local traditions with standard academic requirements. Because of its remote location, the school plays a central role in the community, often acting as a hub for local events and fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and village elders.

The academic approach at Tanacross School emphasizes personalized learning to accommodate its small student body. By utilizing the resources provided by the Alaska Gateway School District, the school maintains a rigorous curriculum while prioritizing the unique needs of rural Alaskan students. The facility itself is equipped to provide essential modern learning tools, ensuring that despite the geographic isolation, students have the opportunity to develop the skills necessary for success in secondary education and beyond.

For more information, contact Tanacross School at (907) 883-4391 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

100 Main St
Tanacross, AK 99776
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TANACROSS SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tanacross, AK with about 12 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alaska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
12
Teachers:
0.75
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 12 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TANACROSS SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 92% of the student body.

American Indian or Alaska Native
91.7%
Black or African American
8.3%

Female
25.0%
Male
75.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.