- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anchorage, AK
Bear Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bear Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018000533
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bear Valley Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #33 of 59
- schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 4.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bear Valley Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Valley Elementary ranks #33 of 59 schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Bear Valley Elementary held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 020018000533 · Anchorage, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 15.8:1 · 4.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Bear Valley Elementary held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Bear Valley Elementary 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 316
Bear Valley Elementary
316 students
What this shows Bear Valley Elementary reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bear Valley Elementary compares
Bear Valley Elementary 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.5% | ▼ 93% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Alaska - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.8%
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
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
Two or More 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Asian 3.2%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Bear Valley Elementary 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 Bear Valley 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bear Valley Elementary'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 other schools in Anchorage
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
1,008 students 50.4:1 students per teacher
Frontier Charter School
Standard public school
689 students
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Standard public school
582 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Focus Homeschool
Standard public school
549 students 61:1 students per teacher
Bowman Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bear Valley Elementary
How many students attend Bear Valley Elementary?
Bear Valley Elementary has 316 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Valley Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bear Valley Elementary?
4.5% of students at Bear Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bear Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bear Valley Elementary is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bear Valley Elementary?
Bear Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Bear Valley Elementary rank among schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Valley Elementary ranks #33 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 Bear Valley 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.