Alpenglow Elementary

19201 Driftwood Bay Dr
Eagle River, AK 99577

alpenglow.asdk12.org/

368 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Alpenglow Elementary School is a public school located in Eagle River, Alaska, serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Anchorage School District, the school is deeply integrated into its local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on a supportive atmosphere where educators focus on building strong relationships with students to help them reach their full potential within a structured and engaging learning environment.

The school's curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, incorporating traditional core subjects with opportunities for creative and extracurricular growth. With its scenic location in Eagle River, Alpenglow often encourages a connection to the local environment and community values. By maintaining high expectations and providing consistent support, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

368

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alpenglow Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	47
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	57
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	2

White
232 (63.0 %)
Two or More
57 (15.5 %)
Hispanic
47 (12.8 %)
American Indian
17 (4.6 %)
Black
8 (2.2 %)
Asian
5 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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)742-3300
Website:	http://alpenglow.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 2

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alpenglow Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	59
Grade 6	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alpenglow Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	185	50.3%
Male	183	49.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th