Russian Jack Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 252 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Anchorage School District, which is ranked 14 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.
Russian Jack Elementary has a highly diverse student population, with significant representation of minority groups, including 19.44% Hispanic, 23.02% Asian, 11.9% Native American, 16.27% Pacific Islander, and 17.46% two or more races. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Alaska elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly lower proficiency rates in standardized tests compared to the district and state averages. This is despite the school having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.7 students per teacher, lower than the district average.
When comparing Russian Jack Elementary to nearby schools, such as Williwaw Elementary, the academic performance gap becomes even more evident. Williwaw Elementary, located just 0.72 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates and a ranking of 171 out of 173 Alaska elementary schools. The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Russian Jack Elementary, with 86.9% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to the school's persistent academic challenges.
Students who attend Russian Jack Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Clark Middle SchoolHigh : Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
Anchorage School District
Russian Jack Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.2% of Alaska elementary schools.
Students at Russian Jack Elementary are 23% Asian, 19% Hispanic, 17% Two or more races, 16% Pacific Islander, 12% American Indian, 8% White, 4% African American.
In the 2022-23 school year, 252 students attended Russian Jack Elementary.