Nunaka Valley Elementary

1905 Twining Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504

nunakavalley.asdk12.org/

205 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Nunaka Valley Elementary, located in Anchorage, Alaska, serves as a neighborhood hub for students in the Anchorage School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community involvement. With a dedicated staff, the school focuses on creating a safe space where students are encouraged to explore their potential through a diverse curriculum tailored to meet the needs of a varied student body.

Beyond the classroom, Nunaka Valley Elementary prides itself on its strong connection to the local community and the active participation of its families. The school environment is designed to promote engagement, collaboration, and a sense of belonging, often hosting events that bring students, parents, and neighbors together. By prioritizing both educational excellence and a positive school culture, the institution strives to prepare its students to become contributing members of the Anchorage community and beyond.

205

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nunaka Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	19
Black	19
Asian	20
Two or More	51
American Indian	28
Pacific Islander	25

Two or More
51 (24.9 %)
White
43 (21.0 %)
American Indian
28 (13.7 %)
Pacific Islander
25 (12.2 %)
Asian
20 (9.8 %)
Hispanic
19 (9.3 %)
Black
19 (9.3 %)

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)742-0366
Website:	http://nunakavalley.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
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

Pre-Kindergarten 55

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nunaka Valley Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	26
Grade 1	25
Grade 2	18
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	29
Grade 5	22

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nunaka Valley Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	95	46.3%
Male	110	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)