ALPENGLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Alpenglow Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Anchorage School District school district, located in Eagle River, AK with about 516 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, Alpenglow Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Alpenglow Elementary School is a public school located in Eagle River, Alaska, serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Anchorage School District, the school is deeply integrated into its local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on a supportive atmosphere where educators focus on building strong relationships with students to help them reach their full potential within a structured and engaging learning environment.

The school's curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, incorporating traditional core subjects with opportunities for creative and extracurricular growth. With its scenic location in Eagle River, Alpenglow often encourages a connection to the local environment and community values. By maintaining high expectations and providing consistent support, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Alpenglow Elementary at (907) 742-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

19201 Driftwood Bay Dr
Eagle River, AK 99577-8579
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ALPENGLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Eagle River, AK with about 516 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alaska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
516
Teachers:
31.77
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 516 students

White
66.9%
Two or more races
12.2%
Hispanic/Latino
11.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.1%
Black or African American
3.7%
Asian
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.