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William Tyson Elementary

2801 Richmond Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99508

About William Tyson Elementary

William Tyson Elementary School is a public school in Anchorage, Alaska that serves students from prekindergarten to grade 6 (PK–6). The school has about 351 students and 15 teachers for every 1 student. This is better than the average for the district. The full curriculum at William Tyson Elementary focuses on basic subjects like math, reading, and language arts. It also has extra activities in the arts, science, and technology. Recent data show that 8% of students were proficient or better in math and 12% were proficient or better in reading. These numbers show what students need to work on and where they need more help. The student body is made up of 51% girls and 49% boys, and all of them are poor. This shows that the school cares about helping a community that needs a lot of help. There are 23 full-time teachers at the school who give each student their own lessons and help. William Tyson Elementary is in a big city and helps kids grow both academically and socially. It gives students a safe place to learn basic skills, build their strength, and feel like they belong.

William Tyson Elementary Contact Information

Address

2801 Richmond Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99508

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Phone

(907) 742-8000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 8%
Reading 12%
State average proficiency is 8% in Math and 12% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
351
Total Students
$67738
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 116 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at William Tyson 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 6.84%
Asian 12.54%
Hispanic 11.97%
Black 11.68%
Two+ Races 17.95%
Native Am. 15.95%
White
6.84%
Asian
12.54%
Hispanic
11.97%
Black
11.68%
Two+ Races
17.95%
Native Am.
15.95%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 351
50.71%
178 Female
49.29%
173 Male

Student Population

351 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

William Tyson Elementary in Anchorage, Alaska, is part of a fun project! Starting in 2026, the Anchorage School District will make it easier for families to request enrollment outside their neighborhood school zone by updating its online lottery process. 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 does William Tyson Elementary serve?

Ans. The school educates elementary-grade students.

Q2. Is academic development emphasized?

Ans. Core subjects receive strong focus.

Q3. Are enrichment programs available?

Ans. Students enjoy music, art, and physical education.

Q4. How are students supported?

Ans. Teachers provide targeted instruction.

Q5. Are families encouraged to participate?

Ans. Parent involvement is 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

WR

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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