Chinook Elementary

chinook.asdk12.org/

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Chinook Elementary, located in Anchorage, Alaska, is part of the Anchorage School District and serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is situated in the Sand Lake neighborhood, providing a localized educational environment that emphasizes academic growth and community engagement. As part of a large urban district, the school works to balance foundational learning standards with programs designed to support diverse student needs and foster a collaborative school culture.

The school's website indicates a strong commitment to keeping families informed and involved in the educational process. Chinook Elementary places a focus on student well-being and active learning, often utilizing the district's standardized curriculum while encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities and school-wide events. By emphasizing clear communication and a supportive staff, Chinook aims to provide a structured yet nurturing atmosphere that prepares its students for the transition to middle school within the Anchorage community.

365

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chinook Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	41
Black	8
Asian	40
Two or More	67
American Indian	78
Pacific Islander	37

White
94 (25.8%)
American Indian
78 (21.4%)
Two or More
67 (18.4%)
Hispanic
41 (11.2%)
Asian
40 (11.0%)
Pacific Islander
37 (10.1%)
Black
8 (2.2%)

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)742-6700
Website:	http://chinook.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
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 17

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chinook Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chinook Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	185	50.7%
Male	180	49.3%

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