Trailside Elementary

trailside.asdk12.org/

364 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Trailside Elementary, located in the Abbott Loop area of Anchorage, Alaska, is a public school within the Anchorage School District serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on core academic subjects while providing opportunities for social-emotional development, ensuring that students are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Trailside Elementary is known for leveraging its unique Alaskan location to enhance student engagement. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community partnerships, which help support various extracurricular activities and school-wide events. By prioritizing a supportive culture and high academic standards, Trailside aims to nurture both the intellectual curiosity and the personal growth of its diverse student body.

364

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Trailside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	42
Black	8
Asian	44
Two or More	56
American Indian	30
Pacific Islander	16

White
168 (46.2%)
Two or More
56 (15.4%)
Asian
44 (12.1%)
Hispanic
42 (11.5%)
American Indian
30 (8.2%)
Pacific Islander
16 (4.4%)
Black
8 (2.2%)

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)742-5500
Website:	http://trailside.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 49

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Trailside Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Trailside Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	189	51.9%
Male	175	48.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)