- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Aquarian Charter School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 020018000172 · Anchorage, AK Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
365 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Aquarian Charter School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Aquarian 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 365
Aquarian Charter School
365 students
What this shows Aquarian Charter School reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aquarian Charter School compares
Aquarian Charter School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Anchorage School District reports $16,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,636
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~365 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.