Rilke Schule Charter School

650 W International Airport Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507

rilkeschule.asdk12.org/

Charter School 485 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Rilke Schule Charter School, located in Anchorage, Alaska, is a unique public K-8 institution that offers a German immersion curriculum. As part of the Anchorage School District, the school provides students with the opportunity to achieve academic excellence while becoming bilingual and biliterate in both English and German. The school's mission emphasizes the development of well-rounded global citizens through a challenging academic environment, intercultural understanding, and a commitment to high standards in all core subject areas.

Beyond its language-focused curriculum, Rilke Schule is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere that encourages parental involvement. By integrating German language and culture into the standard state curriculum, the school provides students with a distinct educational experience that emphasizes critical thinking, discipline, and a broader worldview. The school’s location on International Airport Road serves as a hub for families seeking an alternative, rigorous public education option that prepares students for success in an increasingly interconnected global society.

485

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rilke Schule Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	23
Black	3
Asian	11
Two or More	58
American Indian	17

White
373 (76.9%)
Two or More
58 (12.0%)
Hispanic
23 (4.7%)
American Indian
17 (3.5%)
Asian
11 (2.3%)
Black
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anchorage School District
Phone:	(907)742-0900
Website:	http://rilkeschule.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rilke Schule Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	52
Grade 6	38
Grade 7	37
Grade 8	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rilke Schule Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	247	50.9%
Male	238	49.1%

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