- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anchorage, AK
Ptarmigan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ptarmigan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018000102
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ptarmigan Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #50 of 59
- schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ptarmigan Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ptarmigan Elementary ranks #50 of 59 schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Ptarmigan Elementary grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+15.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 020018000102 · Anchorage, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 20.6:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Ptarmigan Elementary grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+15.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Ptarmigan 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 392
Ptarmigan Elementary
392 students
What this shows Ptarmigan Elementary reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ptarmigan Elementary compares
Ptarmigan 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 36% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 29% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 90% in Alaska - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.9%
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
$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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 19.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 16.6%
Asian 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
White 14.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.2%
African American 6.6%
Largest group: Two or More at 19.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 84.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 84.7, Ptarmigan 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 Ptarmigan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ptarmigan 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
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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Frontier Charter School
Standard public school
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
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 (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ptarmigan Elementary
How many students attend Ptarmigan Elementary?
Ptarmigan Elementary has 392 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ptarmigan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ptarmigan Elementary is 20.6:1, which is 36% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ptarmigan Elementary?
79.2% of students at Ptarmigan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ptarmigan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ptarmigan Elementary is Two or More at 19.6% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 84.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ptarmigan Elementary?
Ptarmigan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Ptarmigan Elementary rank among schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Ptarmigan Elementary ranks #50 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 Ptarmigan 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.