Government Hill Elementary

governmenthill.asdk12.org/

424 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Government Hill Elementary, located in the historic Government Hill neighborhood of Anchorage, Alaska, serves as a central hub for its surrounding community. As part of the Anchorage School District, the school is known for its intimate, neighborhood-focused atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a strong sense of connection between students, families, and local residents. Its prime location near downtown Anchorage and the Port of Alaska offers a unique backdrop for students, often integrating the surrounding history and geography into the school's identity.

Academically, Government Hill Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school prioritizes core educational standards while encouraging community involvement through various programs and events. By maintaining a close-knit school culture, the staff aims to provide a stable and enriching educational experience that prepares students for success, reflecting the values and spirit of the Government Hill neighborhood.

424

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Government Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	223
Black	14
Asian	4
Two or More	36
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	19

Hispanic
223 (52.6%)
White
114 (26.9%)
Two or More
36 (8.5%)
Pacific Islander
19 (4.5%)
Black
14 (3.3%)
American Indian
14 (3.3%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)

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)742-5000
Website:	http://governmenthill.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 9

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Government Hill Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	9
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Government Hill Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	232	54.7%
Male	192	45.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)