Enrollment
289
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kodiak, AK
East Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020048000183
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Kodiak · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kodiak, AK.
School address
District: Kodiak Island Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020048000183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Elementary compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Elementary
East Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kodiak, Alaska, enrolling 289 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.4% lands close to the Alaska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 289 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Among 47 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kodiak Island Borough School District spends $24,046 per pupil, 28% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kodiak's public schools, it stands alongside Peterson Elementary (206 students): East Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10:1 vs 17.2:1).
Kodiak Island Borough School District also operates Kodiak High School (579 students) and Kodiak Middle School (401 students) alongside East 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 East Elementary compares
East 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 34% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 29% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 22% in Alaska - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$24,046
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 38.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 29.4%
Asian 21.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, East Elementary is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kodiak Island Borough School District, which includes East Elementary.
$24,046
Per student
-28%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.5%
State 65.7%
Federal 15.8%
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 East Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kodiak High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kodiak Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peterson Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Akteach | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Main Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 66.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Kodiak
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Elementary
How many students attend East Elementary?
East Elementary has 289 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kodiak, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary is 10:1, which is 34% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Elementary?
43.4% of students at East Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary is White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Kodiak, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary?
East Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Elementary rank among schools in Kodiak?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kodiak, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kodiak on the city page.
Is East Elementary a good school?
East Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Kodiak Island Borough School District?
Besides East Elementary, Kodiak Island Borough School District also operates Kodiak High School (579 students), Kodiak Middle School (401 students), and Peterson Elementary (206 students). See the Kodiak Island Borough School District district page for the complete list.
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