Enrollment
234
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cordova, AK
Mt. Eccles Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Eccles Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020006000627
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Eccles Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Cordova · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Eccles Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Eccles Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Cordova, AK.
School address
District: Cordova City School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020006000627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.5%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mt. Eccles Elementary compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mt. Eccles Elementary
Mt. Eccles Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cordova, Alaska, enrolling 234 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 70.5% lands close to the Alaska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 234 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 495 Alaska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 21 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #20, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1170 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cordova City School District spends $23,220 per pupil, 30% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cordova's public schools, it stands alongside Cordova Jr/Sr High School (126 students): Mt. Eccles Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 11.5:1).
Cordova City School District also operates Cordova Jr/Sr High School (126 students) and Cordova School District Innovative Learning (1 students) alongside Mt. Eccles Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mt. Eccles Elementary compares
Mt. Eccles Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 15% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Alaska - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$23,220
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 29.5%
Asian 16.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Mt. Eccles Elementary is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cordova City School District, which includes Mt. Eccles Elementary.
$23,220
Per student
-30%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.3%
State 65.1%
Federal 12.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mt. Eccles Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova Jr/Sr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cordova School District Innovative Learning | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Eccles Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Cordova
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~234 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mt. Eccles Elementary
How many students attend Mt. Eccles Elementary?
Mt. Eccles Elementary has 234 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cordova, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Eccles Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Eccles Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 3% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt. Eccles Elementary?
70.5% of students at Mt. Eccles Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Eccles Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Eccles Elementary is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Cordova, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Eccles Elementary?
Mt. Eccles Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mt. Eccles Elementary rank among schools in Cordova?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Eccles Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Cordova, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cordova on the city page.
Is Mt. Eccles Elementary a good school?
Mt. Eccles Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cordova City School District?
Besides Mt. Eccles Elementary, Cordova City School District also operates Cordova Jr/Sr High School (126 students) and Cordova School District Innovative Learning (1 students). See the Cordova City School District district page for the complete list.
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