Eagle River Elementary

19900 Old Eagle River Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577

eagleriverelem.asdk12.org/

308 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Eagle River Elementary, located in the heart of Eagle River, Alaska, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Anchorage School District. As a neighborhood school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes student growth, character development, and academic excellence. The school serves students in grades K-5 and focuses on building a strong educational base through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social and emotional learning.

Beyond its standard classroom instruction, Eagle River Elementary is known for fostering a collaborative spirit among students, staff, and parents. The school actively encourages family involvement, recognizing that a strong home-school partnership is essential to student success. With its scenic Alaskan setting, the school often incorporates the unique local environment into its culture, providing a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to become inquisitive learners and responsible members of the community.

308

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eagle River Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	26
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	54
American Indian	23
Pacific Islander	6

White
190 (61.7 %)
Two or More
54 (17.5 %)
Hispanic
26 (8.4 %)
American Indian
23 (7.5 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.9 %)
Black
5 (1.6 %)
Asian
4 (1.3 %)

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)742-3000
Website:	http://eagleriverelem.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 1

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Eagle River Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	38
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	48
Grade 6	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Eagle River Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	149	48.4%
Male	159	51.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th