At a glance
Reported students
357
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska elementary enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 161 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
330
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School: 357 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
15.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 250
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13.02
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.2:1
What the reported data says about Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Anchorage. It is one of 92 current school records connected to Anchorage School District. NCES reports 357 students for 2024–25.
Among 161 elementary schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 290 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the Alaska median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7%) and multiracial (24.4%). English learners represent 23.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 23.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.7
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.2%
- Hispanic5.9%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native66.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial24.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Anchorage School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Aurora Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
359 reported students
Rogers Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
354 reported students
Denali Montessori Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
361 reported students
William Tyson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
353 reported students
College Gate Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
363 reported students
O'Malley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
350 reported students
Public schools near Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill Elementary Elementary · Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 291 | 0.8 mi |
| Kasuun Elementary Elementary · Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 343 | 1.3 mi |
| Rilke Schule Charter School Elementary · Charter · Anchorage School District | KG–08 | 485 | 1.4 mi |
| Northern Lights ABC K-8 School Elementary · Anchorage School District | PK–08 | 582 | 1.5 mi |
| Taku Elementary Elementary · Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 258 | 1.5 mi |
| Trailside Elementary Elementary · Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 364 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
What grades does Alaska Native Cultural Charter School serve?
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Anchorage School District.
How many students attend Alaska Native Cultural Charter School?
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School reported 357 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 161 Alaska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 250 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alaska Native Cultural Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 357 students and 22.51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Alaska Native Cultural Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Alaska Native Cultural Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Alaska Native Cultural Charter School in?
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is part of Anchorage School District, based in Anchorage, AK, which operates 92 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alaska Native Cultural Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Spring Hill Elementary (0.8 mi), Kasuun Elementary (1.3 mi), Rilke Schule Charter School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.