- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anchorage, AK
Nunaka Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nunaka Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018000096
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nunaka Valley Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #35 of 59
- schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nunaka Valley Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nunaka Valley Elementary ranks #35 of 59 schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Nunaka Valley Elementary held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 020018000096 · Anchorage, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 16.1:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Nunaka Valley Elementary held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Nunaka Valley 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 193
Nunaka Valley Elementary
193 students
What this shows Nunaka Valley Elementary reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nunaka Valley Elementary compares
Nunaka Valley Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 10% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Alaska - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
82.4%
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
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 25.9%
White 18.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 9.3%
Asian 7.8%
Largest group: Two or More at 25.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 83.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 83.5, Nunaka Valley 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 Nunaka Valley 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 Nunaka Valley 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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Focus Homeschool
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Bowman Elementary
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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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nunaka Valley Elementary
How many students attend Nunaka Valley Elementary?
Nunaka Valley Elementary has 193 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nunaka Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nunaka Valley Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nunaka Valley Elementary?
67.8% of students at Nunaka Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nunaka Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nunaka Valley Elementary is Two or More at 25.9% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 83.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nunaka Valley Elementary?
Nunaka Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Nunaka Valley Elementary rank among schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Nunaka Valley Elementary ranks #35 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 Nunaka Valley 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.