RILKE SCHULE CHARTER SCHOOL
Rilke Schule Charter School is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Anchorage School District school district, located in Anchorage, AK with about 501 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 27 teachers, Rilke Schule Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Rilke Schule Charter School, located in Anchorage, Alaska, is a unique public K-8 institution that offers a German immersion curriculum. As part of the Anchorage School District, the school provides students with the opportunity to achieve academic excellence while becoming bilingual and biliterate in both English and German. The school's mission emphasizes the development of well-rounded global citizens through a challenging academic environment, intercultural understanding, and a commitment to high standards in all core subject areas.
Beyond its language-focused curriculum, Rilke Schule is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere that encourages parental involvement. By integrating German language and culture into the standard state curriculum, the school provides students with a distinct educational experience that emphasizes critical thinking, discipline, and a broader worldview. The school’s location on International Airport Road serves as a hub for families seeking an alternative, rigorous public education option that prepares students for success in an increasingly interconnected global society.
For more information, contact Rilke Schule Charter School at (907) 742-0900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Anchorage, AK 99507-1911
(907) 742-0900
http://rilkeschule.asdk12.org/
RILKE SCHULE CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Anchorage, AK with about 501 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Anchorage School District - Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Anchorage School District
- Total Students:
- 501
- Teachers:
- 27.38
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- 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 501 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RILKE SCHULE CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.4%
- Two or more races
- 13.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.