- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anchorage, AK
Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Federal NCES profile for Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018000341
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #13 of 59
- schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 25
- students enrolled
Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing ranks #13 of 59 schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing shrank from 30 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-20.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 020018000341 · Anchorage, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
25 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing shrank from 30 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-20.0%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 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 25
Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
25 students
What this shows Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing reports 25 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing compares
Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a shrinking 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 35% in Alaska - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
88.0%
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
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 20.0%
African American 8.0%
Asian 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 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 State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing'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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Bowman Elementary
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Polaris K-12 School
Standard public school
483 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~25 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
How many students attend Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing has 25 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 24 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
The student-teacher ratio at Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing is 12.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
The largest demographic group at Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing rank among schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing ranks #13 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 State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 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.