Bear Valley Elementary

15001 Mountain Air Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516

bearvalley.asdk12.org/

397 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Bear Valley Elementary, located in the scenic Hillside area of Anchorage, Alaska, serves as a community-focused public school within the Anchorage School District. Known for its emphasis on academic excellence and character development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment that encourages students to reach their full potential. With its proximity to the Chugach Mountains, the school often integrates its unique natural surroundings into the student experience, promoting both outdoor appreciation and a strong sense of local community.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by offering a comprehensive curriculum balanced with extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and students, Bear Valley Elementary creates a nurturing atmosphere where diverse learners can thrive. Whether through classroom instruction or school-wide initiatives, the institution prioritizes building a foundation of critical thinking, creativity, and civic responsibility for all its students.

397

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bear Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	37
Black	5
Asian	13
Two or More	48
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	3

White
281 (70.8 %)
Two or More
48 (12.1 %)
Hispanic
37 (9.3 %)
Asian
13 (3.3 %)
American Indian
10 (2.5 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8 %)

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)742-5900
Website:	http://bearvalley.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 53

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bear Valley Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	57
Grade 6	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bear Valley Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	189	47.6%
Male	208	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)