Homestead Elementary

homestead.asdk12.org/

255 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Homestead Elementary, located in the scenic community of Eagle River, Alaska, is a primary school serving the Anchorage School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, incorporating both core academic subjects and enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking and creativity.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement, often partnering with families and local organizations to enhance the educational experience. With a commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive atmosphere, Homestead Elementary focuses on developing well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Through its dedicated faculty and active parent-teacher involvement, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning within its student body.

255

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Homestead Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	24
Black	9
Asian	5
Two or More	22
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	2

White
181 (71.0%)
Hispanic
24 (9.4%)
Two or More
22 (8.6%)
American Indian
12 (4.7%)
Black
9 (3.5%)
Asian
5 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8%)

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)742-3550
Website:	http://homestead.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 1

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Homestead Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	32
Grade 1	35
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Homestead Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	131	51.4%
Male	124	48.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th