- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anchorage, AK
Creekside Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Creekside Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018000071
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekside Park Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #57 of 59
- schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekside Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Park Elementary ranks #57 of 59 schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Creekside Park Elementary grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 020018000071 · Anchorage, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 16.6:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Creekside Park Elementary grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Creekside Park 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 399
Creekside Park Elementary
399 students
What this shows Creekside Park Elementary reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creekside Park Elementary compares
Creekside Park 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 38% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Alaska - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.2%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 22.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 16.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.3%
Asian 13.0%
White 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
African American 10.5%
Largest group: Two or More at 22.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 84.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 84.8, Creekside Park 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 Creekside Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekside Park 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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Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
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Focus Homeschool
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Bowman Elementary
Standard public school
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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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creekside Park Elementary
How many students attend Creekside Park Elementary?
Creekside Park Elementary has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Park Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 9% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creekside Park Elementary?
85.0% of students at Creekside Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekside Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Creekside Park Elementary is Two or More at 22.1% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 84.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside Park Elementary?
Creekside Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Creekside Park Elementary rank among schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Park Elementary ranks #57 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 Creekside Park 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.