Enrollment
365
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anchorage, AK
Aquarian Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Aquarian Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 020018000172Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aquarian Charter School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 365
- students enrolled
Aquarian Charter School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aquarian Charter School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aquarian Charter School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aquarian Charter School
Aquarian Charter School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, enrolling 365 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 365 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% 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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Rilke Schule Charter School (485 students): Aquarian Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 21.1:1).
Anchorage School District also operates West High School (1,702 students) and Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School (1,636 students) alongside Aquarian Charter School.
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 Aquarian Charter School compares
Aquarian Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Alaska - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 71.0%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.2%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Aquarian Charter School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anchorage School District, which includes Aquarian Charter School.
$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 Aquarian Charter School 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 Aquarian Charter School'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 elementary schools in Anchorage
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~365 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Aquarian Charter School
How many students attend Aquarian Charter School?
Aquarian Charter School has 365 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anchorage, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aquarian Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aquarian Charter School is 15.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aquarian Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Aquarian Charter School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aquarian Charter School?
Aquarian Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aquarian Charter School rank among elementary schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Aquarian Charter School ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Anchorage on the city page.
Is Aquarian Charter School a good school?
Aquarian Charter School earns 27/100 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 Aquarian 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.
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