- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jber, AK
Orion Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Orion Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018000099
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orion Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Alaska schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Jber · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Orion Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orion Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Jber, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Orion Elementary School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 020018000099 · Jber, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 18.4:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Orion Elementary School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Orion Elementary School 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 423
Orion Elementary School
423 students
What this shows Orion Elementary School reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orion Elementary School compares
Orion Elementary School 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 80% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 82% in Alaska - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
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
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Orion Elementary School 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 Orion Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orion Elementary School'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
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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orion Elementary School
How many students attend Orion Elementary School?
Orion Elementary School has 423 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jber, AK. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orion Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orion Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orion Elementary School?
12.3% of students at Orion Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orion Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Orion Elementary School is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Jber, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orion Elementary School?
Orion Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Orion Elementary School rank among schools in Jber?
By Resource Investment Index, Orion Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Jber, 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 Anchorage School District?
Besides Orion Elementary School, 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.