- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
William H. Seward Elementary School shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 020039000169 · Seward, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 10.8:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
William H. Seward Elementary School shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
William H. Seward Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connections
Connections
1,188 students
- Soldotna High
Soldotna High School
695 students
- Kenai Central
Kenai Central High School
525 students
- Mt. View Eleme 449
Mt. View Elementary
449 students
- Kenai Middle S 408
Kenai Middle School
408 students
- This school 205
William H. Seward Elementary School
205 students
What this shows William H. Seward Elementary School reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How William H. Seward Elementary School compares
William H. Seward Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District reports $19,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~205 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), down 12.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.