- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Anchorage, AK
Hanshew Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hanshew Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020018000534
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanshew Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Alaska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alaska.
- #9 of 9
- middle schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.4:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanshew Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanshew Middle School ranks #9 of 9 middle schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-108 students YoY
Hanshew Middle School shrank from 691 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (-15.6%).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-108 students YoY 020018000534 · Anchorage, AK Middle · MID · TRAD
822 enr · 30.4:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Hanshew Middle School shrank from 691 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (-15.6%). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Hanshew 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
Hanshew Middle School
822 students
What this shows Hanshew Middle School reports 822 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hanshew Middle School compares
Hanshew Middle School 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 | 30.4:1 | ▲ 100% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 39% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 822 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
822
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
30.4:1
students per teacher
- 100% above state mean
Top 97% in Alaska - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
43.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 29.4%
Two or More 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Asian 12.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.4%
African American 5.1%
Largest group: White at 29.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 81.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 81.6, Hanshew 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 Hanshew Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanshew 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
Similar middle schools in Anchorage
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Romig Middle School
Standard public school
1,138 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
Standard public school
830 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mears Middle School
Standard public school
733 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Clark Middle School
Standard public school
713 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Goldenview Middle School
Standard public school
626 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Wendler Middle School
Standard public school
602 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~822 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hanshew Middle School
How many students attend Hanshew Middle School?
Hanshew Middle School has 822 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), down 108.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanshew Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanshew Middle School is 30.4:1, which is 100% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 94% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanshew Middle School?
37.5% of students at Hanshew Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanshew Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hanshew Middle School is White at 29.4% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 81.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanshew Middle School?
Hanshew Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Hanshew Middle School rank among middle schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanshew Middle School ranks #9 of 9 middle schools in Anchorage, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Anchorage on the city page.
What other schools are in Anchorage School District?
Besides Hanshew 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.