Russian Jack Elementary School

About Russian Jack Elementary School

Russian Jack Elementary School is a public school located in Anchorage, Alaska. The school is part of the Anchorage School District and serves students in grades kindergarten through fifth. It has an enrollment of around 500 students.
Russian Jack Elementary School is known for its diverse and welcoming environment. The school has a strong focus on developing students’ academic skills, as well as fostering a sense of community and respect. The school has a variety of programs and activities to engage students, including music and art classes, physical education, and after-school clubs and sports.
The school also has a strong emphasis on technology and provides students with access to computers and other technology-based learning tools. This helps to ensure that all students have the opportunity to explore and use technology in their learning.
Overall, Russian Jack Elementary School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and make lasting friendships. The school’s commitment to academic excellence and its focus on creating a positive and supportive environment make it a great place for children to learn and thrive.

Address:	4300 E 20th Ave Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone:	(907) 742-1300
Site:	russianjack.asdk12.org/
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	286 students

Overview Russian Jack Elementary School

Russian Jack Elementary School serves 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Russian Jack Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Verdict on Russian Jack Elementary School

Russian Jack Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Russian Jack Elementary School is 0.84, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.