William Tyson Elementary

tyson.asdk12.org/

353 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

William Tyson Elementary, located in the Richmond neighborhood of Anchorage, Alaska, is a public school serving students within the Anchorage School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and community engagement. As part of a diverse urban district, the school works to provide a balanced curriculum that meets the needs of its local student population, utilizing both classroom instruction and community-based resources to support educational success.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and character development, William Tyson Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Anchorage community. The school benefits from the broader district initiatives of the Anchorage School District, which prioritizes technological integration and student wellness.

353

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Tyson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	41
Black	52
Asian	39
Two or More	56
American Indian	58
Pacific Islander	89

Pacific Islander
89 (25.2%)
American Indian
58 (16.4%)
Two or More
56 (15.9%)
Black
52 (14.7%)
Hispanic
41 (11.6%)
Asian
39 (11.0%)
White
18 (5.1%)

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)742-8000
Website:	http://tyson.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	369
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 17

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William Tyson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William Tyson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	53%
Male	166	47%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)