Enrollment
246
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eagle River, AK
Birchwood Abc Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Birchwood Abc Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018000060
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birchwood Abc Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Alaska schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Eagle River · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Birchwood Abc Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birchwood Abc Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Eagle River, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Birchwood Abc Elementary compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Birchwood Abc Elementary
Birchwood Abc Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Eagle River, Alaska, enrolling 246 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.1% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Alaska average.
With 246 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.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.1% 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 Eagle River's public schools, it stands alongside Ravenwood Elementary (367 students): Birchwood Abc Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 15.3:1).
Anchorage School District also operates West High School (1,702 students) and Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School (1,636 students) alongside Birchwood Abc Elementary.
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 Birchwood Abc Elementary compares
Birchwood Abc Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 75% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Alaska - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.1%
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
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 68.7%
Two or More 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Birchwood Abc Elementary 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 Birchwood Abc Elementary.
$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 Birchwood Abc 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birchwood Abc Elementary'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 other schools in Eagle River
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ravenwood Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Alpenglow Elementary
Standard public school
278 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Eagle River Elementary
Standard public school
266 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Homestead Elementary
Standard public school
255 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Fire Lake Elementary
Standard public school
195 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr.
Standard public school
105 students
Similar other 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 (~246 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Birchwood Abc Elementary
How many students attend Birchwood Abc Elementary?
Birchwood Abc Elementary has 246 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eagle River, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birchwood Abc Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Birchwood Abc Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Birchwood Abc Elementary?
15.1% of students at Birchwood Abc Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birchwood Abc Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Birchwood Abc Elementary is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Eagle River, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birchwood Abc Elementary?
Birchwood Abc Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Birchwood Abc Elementary rank among schools in Eagle River?
By Resource Investment Index, Birchwood Abc Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Eagle River, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Eagle River on the city page.
Is Birchwood Abc Elementary a good school?
Birchwood Abc Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of 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 Birchwood Abc 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.
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