Ursa Major Elementary

ursamajor.asdk12.org/

Not reported M - M

School Overview

Ursa Major Elementary is a public school located on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Anchorage, Alaska. As part of the Anchorage School District, the school is uniquely positioned to serve the families of military personnel stationed at the base. Because of its location, the school fosters a close-knit community that understands the specific transitions, challenges, and strengths associated with military-connected life, providing a supportive environment for students who may frequently move or have parents deployed.

The school emphasizes academic growth and personal development within a culturally diverse setting. With a focus on the whole child, Ursa Major offers a standard curriculum enriched by the unique perspectives brought by families from across the country. By utilizing the resources of the Anchorage School District, the school aims to prepare students for middle school success while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere that helps military families feel grounded and connected during their time in Alaska.

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School Location

School Details

Status:	Inactive
School Level:	Not reported
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Anchorage School District
Phone:	(907)742-1600
Website:	http://ursamajor.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	M - M
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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

Grade breakdown: M - M