- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eagle River, AK
Homestead Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Homestead Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018010080
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homestead Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Eagle River · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Homestead Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homestead Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Eagle River, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018010080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Homestead Elementary held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 020018010080 · Eagle River, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 13.4:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Homestead Elementary held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Homestead Elementary 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 255
Homestead Elementary
255 students
What this shows Homestead Elementary reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Homestead Elementary compares
Homestead Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 77% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 42% in Alaska - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$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
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
African American 3.5%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Homestead Elementary 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 Homestead Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homestead Elementary'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 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
Birchwood Abc Elementary
Standard public school
246 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Fire Lake Elementary
Standard public school
195 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr.
Standard public school
105 students
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Homestead Elementary
How many students attend Homestead Elementary?
Homestead Elementary has 255 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eagle River, AK. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homestead Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Homestead Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 15% 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 Homestead Elementary?
14.4% of students at Homestead Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homestead Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Homestead Elementary is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Eagle River, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homestead Elementary?
Homestead Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
How does Homestead Elementary rank among schools in Eagle River?
By Resource Investment Index, Homestead Elementary ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Anchorage School District?
Besides Homestead 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.