- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anchorage, AK
Denali Montessori Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Denali Montessori Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018000072
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denali Montessori Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #27 of 59
- schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 361
- students enrolled
Denali Montessori Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denali Montessori Elementary ranks #27 of 59 schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Denali Montessori Elementary held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 020018000072 · Anchorage, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 15:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Denali Montessori Elementary held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Denali Montessori 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 361
Denali Montessori Elementary
361 students
What this shows Denali Montessori Elementary reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denali Montessori Elementary compares
Denali Montessori Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Alaska - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.2%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.8%
Two or More 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.9%
African American 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.4%
Asian 5.3%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.0, Denali Montessori 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 Denali Montessori Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denali Montessori 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
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689 students
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Standard public school
582 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Focus Homeschool
Standard public school
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Bowman Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denali Montessori Elementary
How many students attend Denali Montessori Elementary?
Denali Montessori Elementary has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denali Montessori Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Denali Montessori Elementary is 15:1, which is 1% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denali Montessori Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Denali Montessori Elementary is White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denali Montessori Elementary?
Denali Montessori Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Denali Montessori Elementary rank among schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Denali Montessori Elementary ranks #27 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 Denali Montessori 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.