Ursa Minor Elementary

ursaminor.asdk12.org/

294 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Ursa Minor Elementary is a public school located on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Anchorage, Alaska. Serving students within the Anchorage School District, the school is uniquely positioned to cater to the families of military personnel stationed at the base. Because of its specific location, the school fosters a close-knit community environment tailored to the unique lifestyle and transition needs of military-connected children, while adhering to the broader educational standards of the district.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation through a variety of programs focused on student growth and achievement. By leveraging the resources of the Anchorage School District and the unique setting of the JBER installation, Ursa Minor emphasizes building a supportive and stable environment for its students. For more detailed information regarding their current curriculum, school calendar, or administrative contact details, families and visitors can refer to their official website at http://ursaminor.asdk12.org/.

294

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ursa Minor Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	53
Black	17
Asian	13
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

White
163 (55.4%)
Hispanic
53 (18.0%)
Two or More
39 (13.3%)
Black
17 (5.8%)
Asian
13 (4.4%)
Pacific Islander
8 (2.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)428-1311
Website:	http://ursaminor.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 33

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ursa Minor Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ursa Minor Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	146	49.7%
Male	148	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)