Taku Elementary

taku.asdk12.org/

258 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Taku Elementary School, located in the Midtown area of Anchorage, Alaska, serves as a community-focused learning environment within the Anchorage School District. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and the personal growth of its diverse student body. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere, Taku Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

In addition to its standard curriculum, the school places a strong value on community involvement and parental engagement. The staff at Taku works to create an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and safe. Through various resources and educational programs, the school aims to meet the individual needs of its learners, ensuring that every student has the tools necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape.

258

Total Students

13.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taku Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	41
Black	11
Asian	32
Two or More	47
American Indian	41
Pacific Islander	43

Two or More
47 (18.2%)
White
43 (16.7%)
Pacific Islander
43 (16.7%)
Hispanic
41 (15.9%)
American Indian
41 (15.9%)
Asian
32 (12.4%)
Black
11 (4.3%)

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)742-5940
Website:	http://taku.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
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 15

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Taku Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	34
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Taku Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	126	48.8%
Male	132	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)