East Elementary

www.kibsd.org

289 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

East Elementary School, located at 200 Benny Benson Drive in Kodiak, Alaska, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Kodiak Island Borough School District. Situated in a unique island community, the school reflects the district’s commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for young students. Its location on Benny Benson Drive—named in honor of the designer of the Alaska state flag—underscores the school’s connection to local history and Alaskan pride.

As part of a district that balances academic rigor with the cultural diversity of the Kodiak archipelago, East Elementary focuses on fostering early childhood development and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to prepare its students for future success while cultivating a strong sense of community. By leveraging the resources of the Kodiak Island Borough School District, East Elementary strives to maintain high standards of instruction and student engagement within its coastal setting.

289

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	8
Black	2
Asian	62
Two or More	9
American Indian	85
Pacific Islander	11

White
112 (38.8%)
American Indian
85 (29.4%)
Asian
62 (21.5%)
Pacific Islander
11 (3.8%)
Two or More
9 (3.1%)
Hispanic
8 (2.8%)
Black
2 (0.7%)

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:	Kodiak Island Borough School District
Phone:	(907)486-7492
Website:	http://www.kibsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 73

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 43