- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kodiak, AK
Peterson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Peterson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020048000190
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peterson Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alaska schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Kodiak · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Peterson Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peterson Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kodiak, AK.
School address
District: Kodiak Island Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020048000190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Peterson Elementary grew from 187 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 020048000190 · Kodiak, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 17.2:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Kodiak High School (579 students)
Peterson Elementary grew from 187 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Peterson 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
- This school 206
Peterson Elementary
206 students
- Akteach 199
Akteach
199 students
- Main Elementar 177
Main Elementary
177 students
What this shows Peterson Elementary reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peterson Elementary compares
Peterson 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 70% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Alaska - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.9%
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 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.8%
Asian 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Peterson Elementary is less 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 Peterson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kodiak High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kodiak Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Akteach | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Main Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peterson 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
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 66.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Kodiak
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 (~206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peterson Elementary
How many students attend Peterson Elementary?
Peterson Elementary has 206 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kodiak, AK. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peterson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Peterson Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peterson Elementary?
18.7% of students at Peterson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peterson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Peterson Elementary is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Kodiak, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peterson Elementary?
Peterson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Peterson Elementary rank among schools in Kodiak?
By Resource Investment Index, Peterson Elementary ranks #1 of 3 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 schools in Kodiak on the city page.
What other schools are in Kodiak Island Borough School District?
Besides Peterson 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.