Enrollment
195
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.0%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fire Lake Elementary compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fire Lake Elementary
Fire Lake Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Eagle River, Alaska, enrolling 195 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 195 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Against 35 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #25.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Two or More (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Anchorage School District spends $17,200 per pupil, 48% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Eagle River's public schools, it stands alongside Ravenwood Elementary (367 students): Fire Lake Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 15.3:1).
Anchorage School District also operates West High School (1,702 students) and Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School (1,636 students) alongside Fire Lake 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 Fire Lake Elementary compares
Fire Lake 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,200
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anchorage School District, which includes Fire Lake Elementary.
$17,200
Per student
-48%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 54.1%
Federal 18.1%
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 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
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~195 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fire Lake Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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