Birchwood ABC Elementary

17010 Birchtree St
Eagle River, AK 99567

birchwoodabc.asdk12.org/

246 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Birchwood ABC Elementary, located in Eagle River, Alaska, is a distinctive school within the Anchorage School District that operates under the "ABC" (Accelerated-Based Curriculum) model. This program is defined by a back-to-basics approach that prioritizes high academic standards, structured classroom environments, and a consistent, rigorous curriculum. The school emphasizes traditional instructional methods, including direct instruction, regular homework, and a focus on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, aimed at preparing students for long-term academic success.

Beyond its academic rigor, Birchwood ABC is known for fostering a strong sense of community involvement and parental partnership, which is a hallmark of the ABC program. The school maintains a clear, predictable code of conduct and promotes a culture of discipline and respect. By combining a structured learning environment with high expectations for both students and families, Birchwood ABC seeks to provide a stable and challenging educational experience for elementary-aged children in the Eagle River area.

246

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Birchwood ABC Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	17
Black	4
Asian	7
Two or More	38
American Indian	11

White
169 (68.7%)
Two or More
38 (15.4%)
Hispanic
17 (6.9%)
American Indian
11 (4.5%)
Asian
7 (2.8%)
Black
4 (1.6%)

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)742-3450
Website:	http://birchwoodabc.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
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

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 35