- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
East Elementary shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 020048000183 · Kodiak, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 10:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Kodiak High School (579 students)
East Elementary shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
East Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kodiak High Sc
Kodiak High School
579 students
- Kodiak Middle
Kodiak Middle School
401 students
- This school
East Elementary
289 students
- Peterson Eleme 206
Peterson Elementary
206 students
- Akteach 199
Akteach
199 students
- Main Elementar 177
Main Elementary
177 students
What this shows East Elementary reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary compares
East Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$25,688
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
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.
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
District finance for Kodiak Island Borough School District reports $25,688 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~289 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.