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Baxter Elementary

2991 Baxter Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99504

Ranked 82 of 127 in ALASKA

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Baxter Elementary

2991 Baxter Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99504

About Baxter Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 22% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
293
Total Students
$67738
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 20.48%
Asian 12.63%
Hispanic 14.33%
Black 11.26%
Two+ Races 17.75%
Native Am. 16.04%
White
20.48%
Asian
12.63%
Hispanic
14.33%
Black
11.26%
Two+ Races
17.75%
Native Am.
16.04%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 293
41.98%
123 Female
58.02%
170 Male

Student Population

293 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

293 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Baxter Elementary Contact Information

Address

2991 Baxter Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99504

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Phone

(907) 742-1750

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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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

This week, the Anchorage School Board voted to keep Baxter Elementary School open, and the room erupted in cheers and hugs. It was a heart-pounding moment. In the middle of a heated debate about merging districts, passionate testimony from young Bobcats and dedicated families won over hearts and made sure the school would stay open for at least another year.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does Baxter Elementary serve?

Ans. The school provides education for elementary-grade students.

Q2. Does the school focus on academics?

Ans. Yes, strong emphasis is placed on literacy and mathematics.

Q3. Are extracurricular activities available?

Ans. Students can join clubs and enrichment programs.

Q4. How does the school support students?

Ans. Support services help address academic and behavioral needs.

Q5. Is family engagement promoted?

Ans. Parents are encouraged to participate in school events.

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

PS

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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