- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anchorage, AK
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Alaska Native Cultural Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018000736Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Alaska schools.
- #35 of 59
- schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School has class sizes larger than 80% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alaska Native Cultural Charter School ranks #35 of 59 schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School grew from 232 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+18.1%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 020018000736 · Anchorage, AK Other · SMALL · CHARTER
357 enr · 17.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School grew from 232 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+18.1%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High Scho
West High School
1,702 students
- Bettye Davis E
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
1,636 students
- Service High S
Service High School
1,518 students
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
1,431 students
- Dimond High Sc
Dimond High School
1,373 students
- This school 357
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
357 students
What this shows Alaska Native Cultural Charter School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alaska Native Cultural Charter School compares
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Alaska - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 66.7%
Two or More 24.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
White 2.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anchorage School District reports $16,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alaska Native Cultural Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alaska Native Cultural Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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Focus Homeschool
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Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
How many students attend Alaska Native Cultural Charter School?
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School has 357 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alaska Native Cultural Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is 17.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alaska Native Cultural Charter School?
100.0% of students at Alaska Native Cultural Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alaska Native Cultural Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 66.7% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alaska Native Cultural Charter School?
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alaska Native Cultural Charter School rank among schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Alaska Native Cultural Charter School ranks #35 of 59 schools in Anchorage, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anchorage on the city page.
What other schools are in Anchorage School District?
Besides Alaska Native Cultural Charter School, Anchorage School District also operates West High School (1,702 students), Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School (1,636 students), and Service High School (1,518 students). See the Anchorage School District district page for the complete list.