FIRE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fire Lake Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Anchorage School District school district, located in Eagle River, AK with about 326 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 21 teachers, Fire Lake Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Fire Lake Elementary is a public school located in Eagle River, Alaska, serving as part of the Anchorage School District. The school provides a supportive learning environment for students in grades PK through 5, focusing on foundational academic growth and the social-emotional development of its student body. Its location in Eagle River allows the school to foster a tight-knit community feel while benefiting from the resources and curriculum standards provided by the larger Anchorage School District.

The school’s official website highlights a commitment to academic excellence, student engagement, and parent-teacher collaboration. Fire Lake Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded education, often integrating state-specific educational standards with extracurricular opportunities to help students explore their interests. By maintaining a focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, all within the unique context of the Alaskan educational landscape.

For more information, contact Fire Lake Elementary at (907) 742-3350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.