At a glance
Reported students
278
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 161 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
330
Alpenglow Elementary: 278 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
19:1 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
- 360
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
What the reported data says about Alpenglow Elementary
Alpenglow Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Eagle River. It is one of 92 current school records connected to Anchorage School District. NCES reports 278 students for 2024–25.
Among 161 elementary schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 290 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19:1, above 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 White (61.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%). English learners represent 4.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. 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 Alpenglow Elementary
- 1How do the reported 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.63 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White61.2%
- Hispanic14%
- Black1.4%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native6.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.8%
- Multiracial12.9%
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.
Chugach Optional Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
275 reported students
Ocean View Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
285 reported students
Wonder Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
287 reported students
Huffman Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
268 reported students
Rabbit Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
288 reported students
Gladys Wood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
267 reported students