- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Homer, AK
Fireweed Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fireweed Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 020039000296Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fireweed Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Homer · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fireweed Academy has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fireweed Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Homer, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Fireweed Academy held near 109 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.5 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 020039000296 · Homer, AK Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
104 enr · 14.9:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Fireweed Academy held near 109 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.5 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Fireweed Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connections
Connections
1,188 students
- Soldotna High
Soldotna High School
695 students
- Kenai Central
Kenai Central High School
525 students
- Mt. View Eleme 449
Mt. View Elementary
449 students
- Kenai Middle S 408
Kenai Middle School
408 students
- This school 104
Fireweed Academy
104 students
What this shows Fireweed Academy reports 104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fireweed Academy compares
Fireweed Academy 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 56% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
104
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Alaska - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
90.4%
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
$19,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 72.1%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.7%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Fireweed Academy is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District reports $19,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fireweed Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connections | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soldotna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fireweed Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Homer
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~104 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fireweed Academy
How many students attend Fireweed Academy?
Fireweed Academy has 104 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Homer, AK. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 109 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fireweed Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fireweed Academy is 14.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 5% 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 Fireweed Academy?
27.1% of students at Fireweed Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fireweed Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fireweed Academy is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Homer, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fireweed Academy?
Fireweed Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Fireweed Academy rank among elementary schools in Homer?
By Resource Investment Index, Fireweed Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Homer, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Homer on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides Fireweed Academy, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students), Soldotna High School (695 students), and Kenai Central High School (525 students). See the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District district page for the complete list.