Lake Otis Elementary

lakeotis.asdk12.org/

264 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Lake Otis Elementary, located on Lake Otis Parkway in Anchorage, Alaska, is a public school within the Anchorage School District. The school serves a diverse student body and is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, community-focused learning environment. Like many schools in the district, it places a strong emphasis on foundational academics, social-emotional development, and fostering an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and personally.

The school’s website highlights its role as a neighborhood hub, emphasizing collaboration between teachers, students, and families to support student success. With access to the resources and curriculum standards of the Anchorage School District, Lake Otis Elementary integrates modern educational practices with a focus on preparing students for middle school transitions. For families looking for specific information regarding school events, academic calendars, or district policies, the school maintains an active web presence to keep the community informed and engaged.

264

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Otis Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	53
Black	3
Asian	62
Two or More	35
American Indian	49
Pacific Islander	19

Asian
62 (23.5%)
Hispanic
53 (20.1%)
American Indian
49 (18.6%)
White
43 (16.3%)
Two or More
35 (13.3%)
Pacific Islander
19 (7.2%)
Black
3 (1.1%)

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)742-7400
Website:	http://lakeotis.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
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 38

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lake Otis Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	38
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lake Otis Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	124	47%
Male	140	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)