- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eagle River, AK
Fire Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fire Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018000598
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fire Lake Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Eagle River · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fire Lake Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fire Lake Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Eagle River, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Fire Lake Elementary shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 020018000598 · Eagle River, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 11.5:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Fire Lake Elementary shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Fire Lake 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 195
Fire Lake Elementary
195 students
What this shows Fire Lake Elementary reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fire Lake Elementary compares
Fire Lake 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 50% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 29% in Alaska - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.5%
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
8
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Two or More 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Fire Lake Elementary is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Anchorage School District reports $16,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fire Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Similar 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 Fire Lake 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
Birchwood Abc Elementary
Standard public school
246 students 16.4:1 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 (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fire Lake Elementary
How many students attend Fire Lake Elementary?
Fire Lake Elementary has 195 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eagle River, AK. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fire Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fire Lake Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 27% 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 Fire Lake Elementary?
31.0% of students at Fire Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fire Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fire Lake Elementary is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Eagle River, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fire Lake Elementary?
Fire Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Fire Lake Elementary rank among schools in Eagle River?
By Resource Investment Index, Fire Lake Elementary ranks #7 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 Fire Lake 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.