Lake Hood Elementary

lakehood.asdk12.org/

185 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Lake Hood Elementary is a public school located in the Spenard area of Anchorage, Alaska, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Anchorage School District, the school is known for its focus on providing a well-rounded academic curriculum while fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. Its location near the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and the local floatplane base often integrates unique community elements into the school experience, reflecting the distinct character of the surrounding neighborhood.

The school emphasizes high academic standards, social-emotional development, and strong parent-teacher partnerships to ensure student success. In addition to core subjects, Lake Hood provides various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to cater to the diverse needs of its student body. By prioritizing inclusivity and active engagement, Lake Hood Elementary strives to prepare its students to be productive, lifelong learners within the Anchorage community and beyond.

185

Total Students

13.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Hood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	16
Black	9
Asian	45
Two or More	36
American Indian	29
Pacific Islander	14

Asian
45 (24.3%)
White
36 (19.5%)
Two or More
36 (19.5%)
American Indian
29 (15.7%)
Hispanic
16 (8.6%)
Pacific Islander
14 (7.6%)
Black
9 (4.9%)

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)245-5521
Website:	http://lakehood.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 17

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lake Hood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	25
Grade 1	18
Grade 2	26
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	25
Grade 5	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lake Hood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	93	50.3%
Male	92	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)