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Chugach Optional Elementary

PublicGrades -1–6
Anchorage, Alaska · Anchorage School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students275
Student:Teacher18.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch12%
Title INo
Chugach Optional
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 254
275
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
12%-42.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Chugach Optional Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Anchorage, Alaska. The school enrolls 275 students. It is part of the Anchorage School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Alaska state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
12% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 54% state average)
Intimate school community
275 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictAnchorage School District
County2020
CityAnchorage
ZIP99501
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID020018000067

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment275
White72.0%
Hispanic / Latino8.4%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races13.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
72.0%
Hispanic
8.4%
Black
0.4%
Asian
2.9%
Two+
13.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %12%
State Avg54%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)