- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anchorage, AK
Lake Otis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Otis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018000086
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Otis Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #45 of 59
- schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Otis Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Otis Elementary ranks #45 of 59 schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Lake Otis Elementary grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 020018000086 · Anchorage, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 12:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Lake Otis Elementary grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Lake Otis 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 264
Lake Otis Elementary
264 students
What this shows Lake Otis Elementary reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Otis Elementary compares
Lake Otis 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 17% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 33% in Alaska - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
81.8%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.6%
White 16.3%
Two or More 13.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.2%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Asian at 23.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 82.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 82.0, Lake Otis 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 Otis Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Otis 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.
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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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Otis Elementary
How many students attend Lake Otis Elementary?
Lake Otis Elementary has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Otis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Otis Elementary is 12:1, which is 21% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 24% 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 Otis Elementary?
71.9% of students at Lake Otis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Otis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Otis Elementary is Asian at 23.5% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 82.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Otis Elementary?
Lake Otis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Lake Otis Elementary rank among schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Otis 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 Lake Otis 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.