Kasuun Elementary

kasuun.asdk12.org/

289 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Kasuun Elementary School, located in the Taku/Campbell area of Anchorage, Alaska, serves a diverse student population as part of the Anchorage School District. The school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a strong sense of community. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Kasuun aims to prepare its students for future success while encouraging them to become responsible and engaged citizens within their local community.

In addition to its core academic programs, Kasuun Elementary places a significant focus on student well-being and active parental involvement. The school utilizes various resources and extracurricular opportunities to cater to different learning styles and interests, ensuring that students feel challenged and valued. Through a collaborative partnership between dedicated staff, families, and the surrounding neighborhood, Kasuun strives to maintain a positive school culture where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.

289

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kasuun Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	32
Black	11
Asian	33
Two or More	68
American Indian	54
Pacific Islander	10

White
81 (28.0 %)
Two or More
68 (23.5 %)
American Indian
54 (18.7 %)
Asian
33 (11.4 %)
Hispanic
32 (11.1 %)
Black
11 (3.8 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (3.5 %)

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)349-9444
Website:	http://kasuun.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
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

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kasuun Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	49
Grade 6	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kasuun Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	144	49.8%
Male	145	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)