Enrollment
206
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.7%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peterson Elementary compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peterson Elementary
Peterson Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kodiak, Alaska, enrolling 206 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.7% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Alaska average.
With 206 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Among 38 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kodiak Island Borough School District spends $24,046 per pupil, 28% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kodiak's public schools, it stands alongside East Elementary (289 students): Peterson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 10:1).
Kodiak Island Borough School District also operates Kodiak High School (579 students) and Kodiak Middle School (401 students) alongside Peterson 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 Peterson Elementary compares
Peterson 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,046
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kodiak Island Borough School District, which includes Peterson Elementary.
$24,046
Per student
-28%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.5%
State 65.7%
Federal 15.8%
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 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
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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.
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 (~206 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Peterson Elementary a good school?
Peterson Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of 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 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.
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