Chugiak Elementary

19932 Old Glenn Hwy
Chugiak, AK 99567

chugiakelem.asdk12.org/

439 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Chugiak Elementary, located on the Old Glenn Highway in Chugiak, Alaska, serves as a foundational educational hub within the Anchorage School District. The school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the surrounding area. Its curriculum emphasizes core academic standards while encouraging the social and emotional development of its student body through various school-wide programs and activities.

As part of the Anchorage School District, Chugiak Elementary benefits from a diverse range of resources and instructional technology aimed at preparing students for future success. The school maintains a focus on partnership with families, encouraging parent involvement to create a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the overall educational experience. With its location in the scenic Chugiak region, the school often integrates its unique Alaskan surroundings into its school culture, providing a well-rounded and engaging elementary experience.

439

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chugiak Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	59
Black	5
Asian	10
Two or More	41
American Indian	27
Pacific Islander	7

White
290 (66.1%)
Hispanic
59 (13.4%)
Two or More
41 (9.3%)
American Indian
27 (6.2%)
Asian
10 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.6%)
Black
5 (1.1%)

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)742-3400
Website:	http://chugiakelem.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 71

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 80