Enrollment
183
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Anchorage, AK
Anchorage Stream Academy
Federal NCES profile for Anchorage Stream Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020018000760Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anchorage Stream Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #1 of 9
- middle schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 183
- students enrolled
Anchorage Stream Academy has class sizes larger than 71% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anchorage Stream Academy ranks #1 of 9 middle schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anchorage Stream Academy compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anchorage Stream Academy
Anchorage Stream Academy is a mid-sized charter middle school in Anchorage, Alaska, enrolling 183 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 183 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Two or More (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 183 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% 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 Anchorage's middle schools, it stands alongside Romig Middle School (1,138 students): Anchorage Stream Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 29.2:1).
Anchorage School District also operates West High School (1,702 students) and Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School (1,636 students) alongside Anchorage Stream Academy.
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 Anchorage Stream Academy compares
Anchorage Stream Academy on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Alaska - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.2%
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 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 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 54.6%
Two or More 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.2%
African American 4.9%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Anchorage Stream Academy 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 Anchorage Stream Academy.
$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 Anchorage Stream Academy 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 Anchorage Stream Academy'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 middle schools in Anchorage
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Romig Middle School
Standard public school
1,138 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
Standard public school
830 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Hanshew Middle School
Standard public school
822 students 30.4:1 students per teacher
Mears Middle School
Standard public school
733 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Clark Middle School
Standard public school
713 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Goldenview Middle School
Standard public school
626 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~183 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Anchorage Stream Academy
How many students attend Anchorage Stream Academy?
Anchorage Stream Academy has 183 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Anchorage, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anchorage Stream Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Anchorage Stream Academy is 16.6:1, which is 9% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anchorage Stream Academy?
The largest demographic group at Anchorage Stream Academy is White at 54.6% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anchorage Stream Academy?
Anchorage Stream Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Anchorage Stream Academy rank among middle schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Anchorage Stream Academy ranks #1 of 9 middle 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 middle schools in Anchorage on the city page.
Is Anchorage Stream Academy a good school?
Anchorage Stream Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools. 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 Anchorage Stream Academy, 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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