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Russian Jack Elementary

4300 East 20th Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99508

About Russian Jack Elementary

Russian Jack Elementary is a public school in Anchorage, Alaska, which is in a big city. The school has about 278 students and serves pre-kindergarten through grade 6 (PK–6). There are 19 full-time teachers, which is a little better than the district average, so the student-teacher ratio is 15:1. There are 49% female and 51% male students, and a high percentage (94%) of them come from low-income families. Reading, writing, math, science, and social studies are all part of the core academic curriculum at Russian Jack Elementary. The Alaska School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) program are two things that make the school stand out. They help students with different learning needs and make the school's classes better. The results of the state tests show that 22% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math and 12% reached proficiency in reading. This shows where they still need to improve academically. The school gets Title I money to help with academic interventions. In general, Russian Jack Elementary is a welcoming and supportive place to learn, with programs that meet the academic and developmental needs of all its students.

Russian Jack Elementary Contact Information

Address

4300 East 20th Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99508

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Phone

(907) 742-1300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 12%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 12% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
278
Total Students
$67738
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 87 IN STEM IN STATE

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at Russian Jack Elementary

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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
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Led by competition winners
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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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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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 10.07%
Asian 20.86%
Hispanic 19.78%
Black 3.24%
Two+ Races 15.11%
Native Am. 15.11%
White
10.07%
Asian
20.86%
Hispanic
19.78%
Black
3.24%
Two+ Races
15.11%
Native Am.
15.11%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 278
48.56%
135 Female
51.44%
143 Male

Student Population

278 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

556 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

There is an exciting project going on at Russian Jack Elementary in Anchorage, Alaska. The Anchorage School District is changing how its online lottery works so that families can more easily request to enroll their children in schools outside of their neighborhood starting in 2026. The goal of this change is to give students more chances to go to the schools they want to go to.

FAQ

Q1. What grades attend Russian Jack Elementary?

Ans. The school educates elementary-grade students.

Q2. Is student well-being emphasized?

Ans. Social and emotional learning is supported.

Q3. Are enrichment opportunities offered?

Ans. Art, music, and physical education are included.

Q4. How is academic progress supported?

Ans. Teachers monitor and guide learning.

Q5. Are families encouraged to participate?

Ans. Parent 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

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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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
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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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