- Enrollment
- 2,780
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palmer, AK
Beryozova School
Federal NCES profile for Beryozova School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020051000726
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beryozova School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Alaska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Palmer · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Beryozova School has class sizes larger than 86% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beryozova School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Palmer, AK.
School address
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020051000726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Beryozova School grew from 23 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+34.8%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 020051000726 · Palmer, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
39 enr · 19.5:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students)
Beryozova School grew from 23 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+34.8%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Beryozova School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mat-Su Central
Mat-Su Central School
2,780 students
- Colony High Sc 1,046
Colony High School
1,046 students
- Wasilla High S 816
Wasilla High School
816 students
- Colony Middle 771
Colony Middle School
771 students
- Mat-Su Career 705
Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School
705 students
- This school 39
Beryozova School
39 students
What this shows Beryozova School reports 39 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beryozova School compares
Beryozova School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 41% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 86% in Alaska - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$15,575
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 97.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Largest group: White at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Beryozova School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District reports $15,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beryozova School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat-Su Central School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Colony High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wasilla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colony Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beryozova School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Palmer
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pioneer Peak Elementary
Standard public school
449 students 16:1 students per teacher
Swanson Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Butte Elementary
Standard public school
263 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Mat-Su Middle College School
Standard public school
222 students
Mat-Su Youth Facility
Alternative education program
10 students 10:1 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 (~39 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beryozova School
How many students attend Beryozova School?
Beryozova School has 39 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palmer, AK. CCD year-over-year: 23 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beryozova School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beryozova School is 19.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beryozova School?
87.0% of students at Beryozova School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beryozova School?
The largest demographic group at Beryozova School is White at 97.4% of enrollment, in Palmer, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beryozova School?
Beryozova School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Beryozova School rank among schools in Palmer?
By Resource Investment Index, Beryozova School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Palmer, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Palmer on the city page.
What other schools are in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District?
Besides Beryozova School, Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District also operates Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students), Colony High School (1,046 students), and Wasilla High School (816 students). See the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District district page for the complete list.