Sand Lake Elementary

sandlake.asdk12.org/

508 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sand Lake Elementary, located in the Sand Lake neighborhood of Anchorage, Alaska, serves as a cornerstone of its local community within the Anchorage School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the unique cultural context of life in Alaska. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future success while encouraging them to be active, curious participants in their own education.

Beyond the classroom, Sand Lake Elementary places a strong emphasis on family and community engagement, viewing parents and local residents as vital partners in the student experience. The school provides a variety of resources and opportunities for students to explore their interests, whether through academic enrichment, physical activity, or creative pursuits. With its focus on building a safe and welcoming atmosphere, Sand Lake Elementary strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

508

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sand Lake Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	51
Black	15
Asian	61
Two or More	130
American Indian	30
Pacific Islander	14

White
207 (40.7 %)
Two or More
130 (25.6 %)
Asian
61 (12.0 %)
Hispanic
51 (10.0 %)
American Indian
30 (5.9 %)
Black
15 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (2.8 %)

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)243-2161
Website:	http://sandlake.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 75

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sand Lake Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	73
Grade 6	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sand Lake Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	268	52.8%
Male	240	47.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)