- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Girdwood, AK
Girdwood School
Federal NCES profile for Girdwood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018000077
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Girdwood School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 179
- students enrolled
Girdwood School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Girdwood School held near 175 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.6 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 020018000077 · Girdwood, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 12.8:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Girdwood School held near 175 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.6 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Girdwood School 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 179
Girdwood School
179 students
What this shows Girdwood School reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Girdwood School compares
Girdwood School 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 82% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 37% in Alaska - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.1%
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Girdwood School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anchorage School District reports $16,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Girdwood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Girdwood School'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
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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Girdwood School
How many students attend Girdwood School?
Girdwood School has 179 students enrolled. It is a public school in Girdwood, AK. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 175 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Girdwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Girdwood School is 12.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 18% 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 Girdwood School?
11.0% of students at Girdwood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Girdwood School?
The largest demographic group at Girdwood School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Girdwood, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Girdwood School?
Girdwood School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Anchorage School District?
Besides Girdwood School, 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.