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Sand Lake Elementary

7500 Jewel Lake Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99502

Top 25% School in ALASKA

Ranked 11 of 127 in ALASKA

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About Sand Lake Elementary

Sand Lake Elementary School in Anchorage, Alaska, is a public school for kids in prekindergarten through sixth grade (PK–6). There are about 468 students at the school, and there is one teacher for every 17 students, which is a little better than the district average. Sand Lake Elementary has a well-rounded academic program that includes STEM, arts, and social-emotional learning activities, as well as reading and math. Recent tests showed that 53% of students were good at math and 39% were good at reading. This shows that they have a solid base in important school subjects. The school has a diverse student body, with 54% female and 46% male students. 34% of the students come from low-income families. The school has 27 full-time teachers who help students with their lessons and give them advice. Sand Lake Elementary is in a residential area of Anchorage and is known for its caring staff, supportive learning environment, and involvement in the community. The school keeps showing promise in terms of academic success while also making the classroom a friendly and caring place to learn.

Sand Lake Elementary Contact Information

Address

7500 Jewel Lake Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99502

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Phone

(907) 243-2161

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 53%
Reading 39%
State average proficiency is 53% in Math and 39% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
468
Total Students
$67738
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 11 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sand Lake 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
🚀
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 41.24%
Asian 12.18%
Hispanic 10.04%
Black 2.35%
Two+ Races 23.08%
Native Am. 6.84%
White
41.24%
Asian
12.18%
Hispanic
10.04%
Black
2.35%
Two+ Races
23.08%
Native Am.
6.84%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 468
53.63%
251 Female
46.37%
217 Male

Student Population

468 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

There is a lot of excitement at Sand Lake Elementary in Anchorage, Alaska! The school recently held a PTSA General Meeting and Movie Night, which brought parents, students, and teachers together and made them feel like they were part of a community. It was a great chance for families to get together and spend time together.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does Sand Lake Elementary serve?

Ans. Elementary-grade students attend the school.

Q2. Does the school promote academic growth?

Ans. Yes, strong foundations are emphasized.

Q3. Are enrichment programs available?

Ans. Students participate in arts and physical education.

Q4. How does the school support learners?

Ans. Instruction adapts to student needs.

Q5. Is family involvement encouraged?

Ans. Parents are welcomed.

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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