- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jber, AK
Ursa Minor Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ursa Minor Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018000118
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ursa Minor Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Jber · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ursa Minor Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ursa Minor Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Jber, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Ursa Minor Elementary grew from 314 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 020018000118 · Jber, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 16.3:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Ursa Minor Elementary grew from 314 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Ursa Minor 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 294
Ursa Minor Elementary
294 students
What this shows Ursa Minor Elementary reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ursa Minor Elementary compares
Ursa Minor 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 82% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Alaska - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.1%
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 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 13.3%
African American 5.8%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Ursa Minor 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 Ursa Minor Elementary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ursa Minor 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
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 (~294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ursa Minor Elementary
How many students attend Ursa Minor Elementary?
Ursa Minor Elementary has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jber, AK. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ursa Minor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ursa Minor Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 7% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ursa Minor Elementary?
10.8% of students at Ursa Minor Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ursa Minor Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ursa Minor Elementary is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Jber, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ursa Minor Elementary?
Ursa Minor Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Ursa Minor Elementary rank among schools in Jber?
By Resource Investment Index, Ursa Minor Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Jber, 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 Anchorage School District?
Besides Ursa Minor 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.