O'Malley Elementary

omalley.asdk12.org/

350 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

O’Malley Elementary School is located in the scenic Hillside area of Anchorage, Alaska, and serves as a foundational learning institution within the Anchorage School District. The school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, fostering a supportive community environment that encourages student growth, curiosity, and critical thinking. By leveraging its unique location, the school often integrates the natural beauty and local environment of Alaska into its broader educational mission, helping students connect with their surrounding community.

Beyond the standard curriculum, O’Malley Elementary places a high value on character development and student engagement. The school staff works collaboratively with parents and community partners to provide a well-rounded educational experience that includes both core academic subjects and extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, the school cultivates a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love for learning.

350

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for O'Malley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	19
Black	12
Asian	4
Two or More	50
American Indian	21

White
244 (69.7%)
Two or More
50 (14.3%)
American Indian
21 (6.0%)
Hispanic
19 (5.4%)
Black
12 (3.4%)
Asian
4 (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)742-5800
Website:	http://omalley.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 60

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for O'Malley Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for O'Malley Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	173	49.4%
Male	177	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)