Enrollment
278
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eagle River, AK
Alpenglow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alpenglow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018000104
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alpenglow Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Eagle River · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alpenglow Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alpenglow Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Eagle River, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.7%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alpenglow Elementary compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alpenglow Elementary
Alpenglow Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Eagle River, Alaska, enrolling 278 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.7% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Alaska average.
Enrollment of 278 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Against 37 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Anchorage School District spends $17,200 per pupil, 48% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Eagle River's public schools, it stands alongside Ravenwood Elementary (367 students): Alpenglow Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 15.3:1).
Anchorage School District also operates West High School (1,702 students) and Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School (1,636 students) alongside Alpenglow Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alpenglow Elementary compares
Alpenglow Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 81% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 40% in Alaska - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.3%
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
$17,200
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 12.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.8%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Alpenglow Elementary is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anchorage School District, which includes Alpenglow Elementary.
$17,200
Per student
-48%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 54.1%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alpenglow Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alpenglow Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Eagle River
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ravenwood Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Eagle River Elementary
Standard public school
266 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Homestead Elementary
Standard public school
255 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Birchwood Abc Elementary
Standard public school
246 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Fire Lake Elementary
Standard public school
195 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr.
Standard public school
105 students
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alpenglow Elementary
How many students attend Alpenglow Elementary?
Alpenglow Elementary has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eagle River, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpenglow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpenglow Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alpenglow Elementary?
11.7% of students at Alpenglow Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alpenglow Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alpenglow Elementary is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Eagle River, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alpenglow Elementary?
Alpenglow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alpenglow Elementary rank among schools in Eagle River?
By Resource Investment Index, Alpenglow Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Eagle River, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Eagle River on the city page.
Is Alpenglow Elementary a good school?
Alpenglow Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Anchorage School District?
Besides Alpenglow Elementary, 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.
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