- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anchorage, AK
Sand Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sand Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018000108
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sand Lake Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #19 of 59
- schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sand Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Lake Elementary ranks #19 of 59 schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Sand Lake Elementary shrank from 508 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 020018000108 · Anchorage, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 13.1:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Sand Lake Elementary shrank from 508 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Sand Lake 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 367
Sand Lake Elementary
367 students
What this shows Sand Lake Elementary reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sand Lake Elementary compares
Sand Lake Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 54% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 39% in Alaska - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 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
White 36.2%
Two or More 23.7%
Asian 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.4%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.1, Sand Lake 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 Sand Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sand Lake 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
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Focus Homeschool
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Bowman Elementary
Standard public school
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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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sand Lake Elementary
How many students attend Sand Lake Elementary?
Sand Lake Elementary has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Lake Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sand Lake Elementary?
28.3% of students at Sand Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sand Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sand Lake Elementary is White at 36.2% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sand Lake Elementary?
Sand Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Sand Lake Elementary rank among schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Lake Elementary ranks #19 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 Sand Lake 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.