Chugiak Elementary

As a substantial elementary school in Chugiak, Alaska, Chugiak Elementary hosts 439 students from grades pre-K through 6, part of Anchorage School District. That puts it 58% larger than the typical public school in Alaska, which averages around 277 students.

Within Anchorage School District, which oversees 92 schools and 40,587 students, Chugiak Elementary is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Chugiak Elementary lists that the largest single group is White, at 66% of enrollment. Other groups include 13% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 6% Native American, 2% Asian. That is meaningfully more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 57%.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Chugiak Elementary has 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 17.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.3:1, putting Chugiak Elementary higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 18% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Anchorage Municipality (around 49%), the school's rate is south of typical.

With demographic context factored in, Chugiak Elementary tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 47.4% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 51.2%.

Around the school, Anchorage Municipality reports that median household income runs about $103,284, 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Chugiak Elementary is one of 99 public schools in Anchorage Municipality (combined enrollment of about 41,241 students).

Nearest neighbor: Mirror Lake Middle School, around 2.2 miles off. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 12%: 499 students in 2018 compared to 439 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.