- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anchorage, AK
Kasuun Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kasuun Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018000147
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kasuun Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #45 of 59
- schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kasuun Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kasuun Elementary ranks #45 of 59 schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+137 students YoY
Kasuun Elementary grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (+47.4%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+137 students YoY 020018000147 · Anchorage, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 19.1:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Kasuun Elementary grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (+47.4%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Kasuun 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 343
Kasuun Elementary
343 students
What this shows Kasuun Elementary reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kasuun Elementary compares
Kasuun Elementary is a growing 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 41% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 84% in Alaska - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.4%
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
$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
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 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 24.8%
Two or More 19.5%
Asian 14.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10.5%
African American 4.1%
Largest group: White at 24.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 83.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 83.1, Kasuun 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 Kasuun Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kasuun 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 Anchorage
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Family Partnership Charter School
Standard public school
1,008 students 50.4:1 students per teacher
Frontier Charter School
Standard public school
689 students
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Standard public school
582 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Focus Homeschool
Standard public school
549 students 61:1 students per teacher
Bowman Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Polaris K-12 School
Standard public school
483 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kasuun Elementary
How many students attend Kasuun Elementary?
Kasuun Elementary has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), up 137.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kasuun Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kasuun Elementary is 19.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kasuun Elementary?
36.3% of students at Kasuun Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kasuun Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kasuun Elementary is White at 24.8% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 83.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kasuun Elementary?
Kasuun Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Kasuun Elementary rank among schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Kasuun Elementary ranks #45 of 59 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 schools in Anchorage on the city page.
What other schools are in Anchorage School District?
Besides Kasuun 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.