- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Mt. Eccles Elementary grew from 210 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 020006000627 · Cordova, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 15.6:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova Jr/Sr High School (126 students)
Mt. Eccles Elementary grew from 210 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Mt. Eccles Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mt. Eccles Elementary
234 students
- Cordova Jr/Sr
Cordova Jr/Sr High School
126 students
- Cordova School 1
Cordova School District Innovative Learning
1 students
What this shows Mt. Eccles Elementary reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Eccles Elementary compares
Mt. Eccles 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,176
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
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.
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
District finance for Cordova City School District reports $23,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Cordova
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~234 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), up 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.