At a glance
Reported students
264
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska elementary enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 161 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
330
Lake Otis Elementary: 264 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
13:1 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
- 322
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
What the reported data says about Lake Otis Elementary
Lake Otis Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Anchorage. It is one of 92 current school records connected to Anchorage School District. NCES reports 264 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 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, below 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 Asian (23.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.1%). English learners represent 36.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.5%. 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 Lake Otis Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.27 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 0.5 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
- 36.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White16.3%
- Hispanic20.1%
- Black1.1%
- Asian23.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native18.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander7.2%
- Multiracial13.3%
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.
Winterberry School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
264 reported students
Eagle River Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
266 reported students
Gladys Wood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
267 reported students
Huffman Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
268 reported students
Taku Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
258 reported students
Northwood ABC
Elementary · Grades PK–06
255 reported students
Public schools near Lake Otis Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Park Elementary Elementary · Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 354 | 0.6 mi |
| Airport Heights Elementary Elementary · Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 240 | 1.1 mi |
| Tudor Elementary Elementary · Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 303 | 1.3 mi |
| Russian Jack Elementary Elementary · Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 254 | 1.4 mi |
| Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview Elementary Elementary · Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 337 | 1.5 mi |
| Winterberry School Elementary · Charter · Anchorage School District | KG–08 | 264 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lake Otis Elementary
What grades does Lake Otis Elementary serve?
Lake Otis Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Anchorage School District.
How many students attend Lake Otis Elementary?
Lake Otis Elementary reported 264 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 161 Alaska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 322 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lake Otis Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 264 students and 20.27 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 Lake Otis Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lake Otis Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Anchorage School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lake Otis Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.1% 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 Lake Otis Elementary in?
Lake Otis Elementary 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 Lake Otis Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rogers Park Elementary (0.6 mi), Airport Heights Elementary (1.1 mi), Tudor Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.