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Government Hill Elementary

525 Bluff Dr, Anchorage, AK, 99501

About Government Hill Elementary

Government Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska. It is in a rural area on the edge of the city. The school has about 478 students and teaches kids from pre-kindergarten to sixth grade (PK–6). Government Hill Elementary has 27 full-time equivalent teachers, which is more than the average for the district. Each teacher has 17 students. The school follows a traditional elementary school curriculum that covers math, reading, writing, and science. Recent test results show that 33% of students did well in math and 29% did well in reading. This tells teachers what students are good at and what they need to do to get better grades. There are 55% female and 45% male students, and 38% of them are thought to be poor. The school has a diverse student body that reflects the Anchorage area, which makes it a place where everyone can learn. The Anchorage School District's public school funds pay for Government Hill Elementary. The school wants to involve students and their families and teach them useful things.

Government Hill Elementary Contact Information

Address

525 Bluff Dr, Anchorage, AK, 99501

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Phone

(907) 742-5000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 33%
Reading 29%
State average proficiency is 33% in Math and 29% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
9
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
478
Total Students
$67738
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 54 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Government Hill Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 24.48%
Asian 0.84%
Hispanic 53.97%
Black 2.3%
Two+ Races 10.88%
Native Am. 3.77%
White
24.48%
Asian
0.84%
Hispanic
53.97%
Black
2.3%
Two+ Races
10.88%
Native Am.
3.77%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 478
55.44%
265 Female
44.56%
213 Male

Student Population

478 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Government Hill Elementary in Anchorage, Alaska, is doing great and has some fun new programs! The Anchorage School District is doing some new things, like changing the online lottery process so that families can request enrollment outside their neighborhood school zone starting in 2026.

FAQ

Q1. What learning environment does Government Hill provide?

Ans. The school offers a community-focused atmosphere.

Q2. Which grades are served?

Ans. Elementary-grade students attend the school.

Q3. Are cultural activities included?

Ans. Yes, diverse cultural perspectives are respected.

Q4. How is academic support provided?

Ans. Teachers offer individualized guidance.

Q5. Are parents encouraged to engage?

Ans. Family involvement is valued.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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