WILLIAM TYSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
William Tyson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Anchorage School District school district, located in Anchorage, AK with about 428 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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. With about 29 teachers, William Tyson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
William Tyson Elementary, located in the Richmond neighborhood of Anchorage, Alaska, is a public school serving students within the Anchorage School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and community engagement. As part of a diverse urban district, the school works to provide a balanced curriculum that meets the needs of its local student population, utilizing both classroom instruction and community-based resources to support educational success.
The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and character development, William Tyson Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Anchorage community. The school benefits from the broader district initiatives of the Anchorage School District, which prioritizes technological integration and student wellness.
For more information, contact William Tyson Elementary at (907) 742-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Anchorage, AK 99508-1099
(907) 742-8000
http://tyson.asdk12.org/
WILLIAM TYSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Anchorage, AK with about 428 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Anchorage School District
- Total Students:
- 428
- Teachers:
- 29.44
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 428 students
- Asian
- 21.5%
- Two or more races
- 17.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 17.3%
- Black or African American
- 14.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 11.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.3%
- White
- 7.5%
- Female
- 44.6%
- Male
- 55.4%
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.