Russian Jack Elementary

russianjack.asdk12.org/

252 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Russian Jack Elementary, located in Anchorage, Alaska, is a public school within the Anchorage School District serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Named after the historic Russian Jack Springs Park, the school is deeply integrated into its surrounding neighborhood. It is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school places a strong focus on building a supportive community, often engaging families through various school events and collaborative programs. With a curriculum aligned with state standards, Russian Jack Elementary prioritizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while providing resources to accommodate a wide range of learning needs. By utilizing its proximity to local natural landmarks, the school encourages a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school.

252

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Russian Jack Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	49
Black	9
Asian	58
Two or More	44
American Indian	30
Pacific Islander	41

Asian
58 (23.0 %)
Hispanic
49 (19.4 %)
Two or More
44 (17.5 %)
Pacific Islander
41 (16.3 %)
American Indian
30 (11.9 %)
White
21 (8.3 %)
Black
9 (3.6 %)

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)742-1300
Website:	http://russianjack.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Russian Jack Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	34
Grade 5	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Russian Jack Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	126	50%
Male	126	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)