Susitna Elementary

susitna.asdk12.org/

394 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Susitna Elementary, located in the East Anchorage area, serves as a neighborhood school within the Anchorage School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. By focusing on foundational skills and providing a diverse range of educational activities, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

The school's culture is centered on creating a safe and inclusive space where students are encouraged to engage actively in their education. Through a combination of rigorous curriculum standards and school-wide enrichment programs, Susitna Elementary works to meet the individual needs of its diverse student body. With a strong commitment to family engagement and community partnerships, the school serves as a central hub for students and families in the 99504 area.

394

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Susitna Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	44
Black	9
Asian	83
Two or More	73
American Indian	60
Pacific Islander	29

White
96 (24.4%)
Asian
83 (21.1%)
Two or More
73 (18.5%)
American Indian
60 (15.2%)
Hispanic
44 (11.2%)
Pacific Islander
29 (7.4%)
Black
9 (2.3%)

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)742-1400
Website:	http://susitna.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	273
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 18

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Susitna Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Susitna Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	202	51.3%
Male	192	48.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)