- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Petersburg, AK
Rae C. Stedman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rae C. Stedman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020066000305
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rae C. Stedman Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Petersburg · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 206
- students enrolled
Rae C. Stedman Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rae C. Stedman Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Petersburg, AK.
School address
District: Petersburg Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020066000305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Rae C. Stedman Elementary grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 020066000305 · Petersburg, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Petersburg High School (144 students)
Rae C. Stedman Elementary grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Rae C. Stedman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rae C. Stedman Elementary
206 students
- Petersburg Hig
Petersburg High School
144 students
- Mitkof Middle
Mitkof Middle School
114 students
What this shows Rae C. Stedman Elementary reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rae C. Stedman Elementary compares
Rae C. Stedman 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 33% in Alaska - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.7%
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
$25,075
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 24.8%
African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Rae C. Stedman Elementary is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Petersburg Borough School District reports $25,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rae C. Stedman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mitkof Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rae C. Stedman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rae C. Stedman Elementary
How many students attend Rae C. Stedman Elementary?
Rae C. Stedman Elementary has 206 students enrolled. It is a public school in Petersburg, AK. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rae C. Stedman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rae C. Stedman Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rae C. Stedman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rae C. Stedman Elementary is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Petersburg, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rae C. Stedman Elementary?
Rae C. Stedman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Rae C. Stedman Elementary rank among public schools in Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Rae C. Stedman Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Petersburg, 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 Petersburg Borough School District?
Besides Rae C. Stedman Elementary, Petersburg Borough School District also operates Petersburg High School (144 students) and Mitkof Middle School (114 students). See the Petersburg Borough School District district page for the complete list.