Wonder Park Elementary

wonderpark.asdk12.org/

264 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wonder Park Elementary is a public school located in the Mountain View neighborhood of Anchorage, Alaska, and is part of the Anchorage School District. The school serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, community engagement, and inclusivity. As a Title I school, it is dedicated to providing additional resources and support systems to help students succeed regardless of their socioeconomic background, often focusing on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Wonder Park Elementary strives to be a hub for its local community. The school promotes a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and parents work together to support student well-being. By utilizing the Anchorage School District’s curriculum while tailoring instruction to meet the unique needs of its diverse population, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school transition and long-term academic success in a safe and supportive learning atmosphere.

264

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

117.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wonder Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	26
Black	15
Asian	20
Two or More	48
American Indian	41
Pacific Islander	77

Pacific Islander
77 (29.2 %)
Two or More
48 (18.2 %)
American Indian
41 (15.5 %)
White
37 (14.0 %)
Hispanic
26 (9.8 %)
Asian
20 (7.6 %)
Black
15 (5.7 %)

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)337-1569
Website:	http://wonderpark.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
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 14

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wonder Park Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	30
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wonder Park Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	136	51.5%
Male	128	48.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)