- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anchorage, AK
Polaris K-12 School
Federal NCES profile for Polaris K-12 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018000101
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polaris K-12 School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Alaska schools.
- #53 of 59
- schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Polaris K-12 School has class sizes larger than 85% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Polaris K-12 School ranks #53 of 59 schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Polaris K-12 School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 020018000101 · Anchorage, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 19.3:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Polaris K-12 School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Polaris K-12 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 483
Polaris K-12 School
483 students
What this shows Polaris K-12 School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polaris K-12 School compares
Polaris K-12 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 60% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 85% in Alaska - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Two or More 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Polaris K-12 School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Polaris K-12 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Polaris K-12 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
Similar other schools in Anchorage
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frontier Charter School
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689 students
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Standard public school
582 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Focus Homeschool
Standard public school
549 students 61:1 students per teacher
Bowman Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Government Hill Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 15.1:1 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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Polaris K-12 School
How many students attend Polaris K-12 School?
Polaris K-12 School has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polaris K-12 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Polaris K-12 School is 19.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Polaris K-12 School?
24.6% of students at Polaris K-12 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Polaris K-12 School?
The largest demographic group at Polaris K-12 School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polaris K-12 School?
Polaris K-12 School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Polaris K-12 School rank among schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Polaris K-12 School ranks #53 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 Polaris K-12 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.