College Gate Elementary

collegegate.asdk12.org/

399 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

College Gate Elementary, located in the University area of Anchorage, Alaska, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade within the Anchorage School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a supportive learning environment, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that fosters both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. Its proximity to the University of Alaska Anchorage often helps cultivate a community-oriented atmosphere, benefiting from a diverse student body and active parent involvement.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by integrating technology into the classroom and offering various extracurricular opportunities that cater to student interests. By focusing on high standards for student achievement and maintaining a collaborative culture among staff and families, College Gate Elementary strives to provide a safe and inclusive space where every child can thrive. Through its emphasis on community partnership and personalized learning, the school remains a key educational pillar in the local Anchorage neighborhood.

399

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for College Gate Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	26
Black	21
Asian	39
Two or More	76
American Indian	124
Pacific Islander	30

American Indian
124 (31.1 %)
White
83 (20.8 %)
Two or More
76 (19.0 %)
Asian
39 (9.8 %)
Pacific Islander
30 (7.5 %)
Hispanic
26 (6.5 %)
Black
21 (5.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anchorage School District
Phone:	(907)742-1500
Website:	http://collegegate.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for College Gate Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	47
Grade 6	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for College Gate Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	200	50.1%
Male	199	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)