- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Birchwood Abc Elementary grew from 205 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (+16.6%).
Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 020018000060 · Eagle River, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 16.4:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Birchwood Abc Elementary grew from 205 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (+16.6%). Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Birchwood Abc 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 246
Birchwood Abc Elementary
246 students
What this shows Birchwood Abc Elementary reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birchwood Abc Elementary compares
Birchwood Abc Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Anchorage School District reports $16,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,636
- 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
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 (~246 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), up 34.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.