- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anchorage, AK
Winterberry School
Federal NCES profile for Winterberry School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 020018000459Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winterberry School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Alaska schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 264
- students enrolled
Winterberry School has class sizes larger than 83% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winterberry School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Winterberry School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.2 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 020018000459 · Anchorage, AK Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
264 enr · 18.9:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Winterberry School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.2 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Winterberry School 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 264
Winterberry School
264 students
What this shows Winterberry School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winterberry School compares
Winterberry School 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 83% in Alaska - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.8%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Two or More 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Winterberry School 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 Winterberry School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winterberry School'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 elementary schools in Anchorage
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winterberry School
How many students attend Winterberry School?
Winterberry School has 264 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winterberry School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winterberry School is 18.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winterberry School?
The largest demographic group at Winterberry School is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winterberry School?
Winterberry School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Winterberry School rank among elementary schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Winterberry School ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Anchorage on the city page.
What other schools are in Anchorage School District?
Besides Winterberry School, 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.