- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anchorage, AK
Lake Hood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Hood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018000151
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Hood Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #7 of 59
- schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Hood Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hood Elementary ranks #7 of 59 schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Lake Hood Elementary shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 020018000151 · Anchorage, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 10.3:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Lake Hood Elementary shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Lake Hood 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 185
Lake Hood Elementary
185 students
What this shows Lake Hood Elementary reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Hood Elementary compares
Lake Hood Elementary 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 30% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 23% in Alaska - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.4%
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
9
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 24.3%
White 19.5%
Two or More 19.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.6%
African American 4.9%
Largest group: Asian at 24.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 82.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 82.5, Lake Hood 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 Lake Hood 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Hood 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
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Standard public school
582 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Focus Homeschool
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Bowman Elementary
Standard public school
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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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Hood Elementary
How many students attend Lake Hood Elementary?
Lake Hood Elementary has 185 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Hood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Hood Elementary is 10.3:1, which is 32% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 34% 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 Lake Hood Elementary?
43.1% of students at Lake Hood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Hood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Hood Elementary is Asian at 24.3% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 82.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Hood Elementary?
Lake Hood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Lake Hood Elementary rank among schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hood Elementary ranks #7 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 Lake Hood 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.