Taku Elementary

taku.asdk12.org/

286 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Taku Elementary School, located in the Midtown area of Anchorage, Alaska, serves as a community-focused learning environment within the Anchorage School District. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and the personal growth of its diverse student body. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere, Taku Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

In addition to its standard curriculum, the school places a strong value on community involvement and parental engagement. The staff at Taku works to create an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and safe. Through various resources and educational programs, the school aims to meet the individual needs of its learners, ensuring that every student has the tools necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape.

286

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taku Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	38
Black	13
Asian	30
Two or More	68
American Indian	50
Pacific Islander	37

Two or More
68 (23.8 %)
White
50 (17.5 %)
American Indian
50 (17.5 %)
Hispanic
38 (13.3 %)
Pacific Islander
37 (12.9 %)
Asian
30 (10.5 %)
Black
13 (4.5 %)

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)742-5940
Website:	http://taku.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
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 21

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Taku Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	37
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	33
Grade 5	39
Grade 6	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Taku Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	135	47.2%
Male	151	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)