- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eagle River, AK
Gruening Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gruening Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020018000505
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gruening Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Alaska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alaska.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Eagle River · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.6:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gruening Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gruening Middle School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Eagle River, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Gruening Middle School held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 020018000505 · Eagle River, AK Middle · MID · TRAD
797 enr · 26.6:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Gruening Middle School held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Gruening Middle 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
Gruening Middle School
797 students
What this shows Gruening Middle School reports 797 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gruening Middle School compares
Gruening Middle 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 | 26.6:1 | ▲ 75% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 79% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 797 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
797
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 75% above state mean
Top 96% in Alaska - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 797 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
Two or More 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Gruening Middle School is more 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 Gruening Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gruening Middle 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 middle 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 (~797 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gruening Middle School
How many students attend Gruening Middle School?
Gruening Middle School has 797 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eagle River, AK. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gruening Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gruening Middle School is 26.6:1, which is 75% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gruening Middle School?
13.2% of students at Gruening Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gruening Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gruening Middle School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Eagle River, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gruening Middle School?
Gruening Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Gruening Middle School rank among public schools in Eagle River?
By Resource Investment Index, Gruening Middle School ranks #10 of 11 public 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 public schools in Eagle River on the city page.
What other schools are in Anchorage School District?
Besides Gruening Middle 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.