Craig Elementary

Craig City School District
100 School Road Upper
Craig, AK 99921
104 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Craig Elementary School is located in the coastal community of Craig, Alaska, on Prince of Wales Island. As part of the Craig City School District, the school serves a tight-knit community, reflecting the unique cultural and geographic landscape of Southeast Alaska. The institution is committed to providing a comprehensive education that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its students, often emphasizing the importance of community involvement and local heritage.

The school operates with a focus on student-centered learning, utilizing its unique location to integrate experiential education into the curriculum. By fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, Craig Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their middle and high school years. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub, maintaining strong communication through its official website, which provides essential resources, administrative updates, and information regarding the district's broader educational goals.
104
Total Students
9.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
114.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Two or More
    45 (43.3 %)
  • White
    38 (36.5 %)
  • American Indian
    18 (17.3 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.0 %)
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: Craig City School District
Phone: (907)826-3274
Website: http://www.craigschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 104
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 119
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 3
Kindergarten 14
Grade 1 20
Grade 2 18
Grade 3 11
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 19
Gender Ratio