- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anchorage, AK
William Tyson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William Tyson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018000154
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Tyson Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #43 of 59
- schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
William Tyson Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Tyson Elementary ranks #43 of 59 schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
William Tyson Elementary held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 020018000154 · Anchorage, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 16.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
William Tyson Elementary held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
William Tyson 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 353
William Tyson Elementary
353 students
What this shows William Tyson Elementary reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Tyson Elementary compares
William Tyson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Alaska - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
66.3%
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
4
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 25.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 16.4%
Two or More 15.9%
African American 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Asian 11.0%
White 5.1%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 25.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 83.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 83.5, William Tyson 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 William Tyson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Tyson 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
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Focus Homeschool
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Bowman Elementary
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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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Tyson Elementary
How many students attend William Tyson Elementary?
William Tyson Elementary has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Tyson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Tyson Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Tyson Elementary?
100.0% of students at William Tyson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Tyson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William Tyson Elementary is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 25.2% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 83.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Tyson Elementary?
William Tyson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 William Tyson Elementary rank among schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, William Tyson Elementary ranks #43 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 William Tyson 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.