Baxter Elementary

baxter.asdk12.org/

239 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Baxter Elementary School, located in the scenic East Anchorage area of Alaska, serves as a cornerstone of its local community within the Anchorage School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the celebration of its diverse student body. By utilizing the resources of the surrounding Alaskan landscape and community partnerships, Baxter strives to equip its students with the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Baxter Elementary focuses on cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and safe. The school faculty works collaboratively to provide personalized instruction that meets the unique needs of each learner, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential. With an active school community and a commitment to continuous improvement, Baxter Elementary remains a vital institution for families in the 99504 area looking for a focused and nurturing educational setting.

239

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baxter Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	28
Black	22
Asian	37
Two or More	36
American Indian	38
Pacific Islander	18

White
60 (25.1%)
American Indian
38 (15.9%)
Asian
37 (15.5%)
Two or More
36 (15.1%)
Hispanic
28 (11.7%)
Black
22 (9.2%)
Pacific Islander
18 (7.5%)

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)742-1750
Website:	http://baxter.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
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 1

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Baxter Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	34
Grade 3	37
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Baxter Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	109	45.6%
Male	130	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)