Denali Montessori Elementary

denali.asdk12.org/

361 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Denali Montessori Elementary, located in Anchorage, Alaska, is a distinctive public school within the Anchorage School District that utilizes the Montessori method of education. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering independence, self-motivation, and a lifelong love of learning. Its curriculum is designed to meet students where they are developmentally, utilizing specialized hands-on materials and multi-age classrooms that encourage peer collaboration and individualized academic pacing.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere and its commitment to the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes the "whole child"—addressing social, emotional, and intellectual growth. By integrating core academic subjects with opportunities for creative exploration and practical life skills, Denali Montessori aims to create an environment where students take an active role in their own education. Its location in downtown Anchorage makes it a central hub for families seeking an alternative, student-centered approach to elementary education.

361

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denali Montessori Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	42
Black	29
Asian	19
Two or More	76
American Indian	32
Pacific Islander	23

White
140 (38.8%)
Two or More
76 (21.1%)
Hispanic
42 (11.6%)
American Indian
32 (8.9%)
Black
29 (8.0%)
Pacific Islander
23 (6.4%)
Asian
19 (5.3%)

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)742-4500
Website:	http://denali.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
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 16

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Denali Montessori Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	44
Grade 6	22

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Denali Montessori Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	162	44.9%
Male	199	55.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)