Tanacross School

Alaska Gateway School District
100 Main St
Tanacross, AK 99776
10 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Tanacross School is a K-8 educational institution located in the small, remote community of Tanacross, Alaska. Part of the Alaska Gateway School District, the school serves a tight-knit Athabascan village, focusing on providing a culturally responsive education that integrates local traditions with standard academic requirements. Because of its remote location, the school plays a central role in the community, often acting as a hub for local events and fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and village elders.

The academic approach at Tanacross School emphasizes personalized learning to accommodate its small student body. By utilizing the resources provided by the Alaska Gateway School District, the school maintains a rigorous curriculum while prioritizing the unique needs of rural Alaskan students. The facility itself is equipped to provide essential modern learning tools, ensuring that despite the geographic isolation, students have the opportunity to develop the skills necessary for success in secondary education and beyond.
10
Total Students
1.2
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    10 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Alaska Gateway School District
Phone: (907)883-4391
Website: http://agsd.us/schools/tanacross.html
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 10
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.0
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 3
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 1
Gender Ratio