Enrollment
246
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 020018000060
Birchwood Abc Elementary — Eagle River, AK
Federal NCES profile for Birchwood Abc Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 20:1 Alaska avg
-32% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Birchwood Abc Elementary reports 246 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% below the Alaska state mean of 20:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 15.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 75% below the Alaska average and 71% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Anchorage School District spends $18,698 per pupil district-wide, below the Alaska average of $36,093 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.8% from local sources (property taxes), 54.1% from the state, and 18.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Birchwood Abc Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Alaska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 32% | 20:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 75% | 61.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 62% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 75% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
— 32% below state mean
Top 41% in Alaska — lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,698
per pupil, district-wide
— below Alaska avg of $36,093
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
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
Enrollment 246 Top 62% in Alaska — larger than 38% of 496 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 -32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 15.1% -75% vs state
NCES ID 020018000060
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.1%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anchorage School District, which includes Birchwood Abc Elementary.
$18,698
Per student
-48%
vs Alaska
Avg $36,093
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
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- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
Similar other schools in Eagle River
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Alpenglow Elementary
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Eagle River Elementary
Standard public school
266 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Homestead Elementary
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Fire Lake Elementary
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105 students 154:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Eagle River, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birchwood Abc Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Birchwood Abc Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 32% lower than the Alaska average of 20:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Eagle River, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birchwood Abc Elementary?
Birchwood Abc Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.