- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kodiak, AK
Main Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Main Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 020048000188
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Main Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Kodiak · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Main Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Main Elementary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Kodiak, AK.
School address
District: Kodiak Island Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020048000188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Main Elementary grew from 191 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 020048000188 · Kodiak, AK Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
177 enr · 12.6:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Kodiak High School (579 students)
Main Elementary grew from 191 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Main Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kodiak High Sc
Kodiak High School
579 students
- Kodiak Middle
Kodiak Middle School
401 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary
289 students
- Peterson Eleme 206
Peterson Elementary
206 students
- Akteach 199
Akteach
199 students
- This school 177
Main Elementary
177 students
What this shows Main Elementary reports 177 students on the CCD universe file.
How Main Elementary compares
Main 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 15% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 36% in Alaska - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$25,688
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 48.6%
White 21.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: Asian at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Main Elementary is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kodiak Island Borough School District reports $25,688 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Main Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kodiak High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kodiak Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peterson Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Akteach | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Main Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 66.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Kodiak
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~177 students)
Frequently asked questions about Main Elementary
How many students attend Main Elementary?
Main Elementary has 177 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kodiak, AK. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Main Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Main Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 20% 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 Main Elementary?
52.4% of students at Main Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Main Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Main Elementary is Asian at 48.6% of enrollment, in Kodiak, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Main Elementary?
Main Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Main Elementary rank among public schools in Kodiak?
By Resource Investment Index, Main Elementary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Kodiak, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kodiak on the city page.
What other schools are in Kodiak Island Borough School District?
Besides Main Elementary, Kodiak Island Borough School District also operates Kodiak High School (579 students), Kodiak Middle School (401 students), and East Elementary (289 students). See the Kodiak Island Borough School District district page for the complete list.