Enrollment
205
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seward, AK
William H. Seward Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William H. Seward Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020039000169
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 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
William H. Seward Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Alaska schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Seward · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
William H. Seward Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William H. Seward Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Seward, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William H. Seward Elementary School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at William H. Seward Elementary School
William H. Seward Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Seward, Alaska, enrolling 205 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 205 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 495 scored Alaska schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Two or More (21%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 205 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 84.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kenai Peninsula Borough School District spends $20,242 per pupil, 39% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students) and Soldotna High School (695 students) alongside William H. Seward Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William H. Seward Elementary School compares
William H. Seward Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 29% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 52% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 25% in Alaska - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.4%
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
$20,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
Two or More 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, William H. Seward Elementary School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, which includes William H. Seward Elementary School.
$20,242
Per student
-39%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How William H. Seward Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connections | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soldotna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William H. Seward Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~205 students)
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Frequently asked questions about William H. Seward Elementary School
How many students attend William H. Seward Elementary School?
William H. Seward Elementary School has 205 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seward, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William H. Seward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William H. Seward Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 29% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 31% 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 William H. Seward Elementary School?
29.8% of students at William H. Seward Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William H. Seward Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William H. Seward Elementary School is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Seward, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William H. Seward Elementary School?
William H. Seward Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William H. Seward Elementary School rank among public schools in Seward?
By Resource Investment Index, William H. Seward Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Seward, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Seward on the city page.
Is William H. Seward Elementary School a good school?
William H. Seward Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Alaska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides William H. Seward Elementary School, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students), Soldotna High School (695 students), and Kenai Central High School (525 students). See the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District district page for the complete list.
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