At a glance
Reported students
206
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 161 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
177
Peterson Elementary: 206 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
14.7:1 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
- 194
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Peterson Elementary
Peterson Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Kodiak. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Kodiak Island Borough School District. NCES reports 206 students for 2024–25.
Among 161 elementary schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 290 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, 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 White (85.4%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (6.8%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. 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 Peterson Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 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
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.4%
- Hispanic0%
- Black1%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native6.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
- Multiracial1.5%
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 Kodiak Island Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Main Elementary
Elementary · Grades 04–05
177 reported students
East Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–03
289 reported students
Akteach
Other · Grades KG–12
199 reported students
Old Harbor School
Other · Grades KG–12
39 reported students
Port Lions School
Other · Grades KG–12
25 reported students
Chiniak School
Other · Grades KG–12
17 reported students
Public schools near Peterson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akteach Other · Kodiak Island Borough School District | KG–12 | 199 | 4.9 mi |
| Kodiak High School High · Kodiak Island Borough School District | 09–12 | 579 | 4.9 mi |
| Kodiak Middle School Middle · Kodiak Island Borough School District | 06–08 | 401 | 5 mi |
| Main Elementary Elementary · Kodiak Island Borough School District | 04–05 | 177 | 5.1 mi |
| East Elementary Elementary · Kodiak Island Borough School District | PK–03 | 289 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Peterson Elementary
What grades does Peterson Elementary serve?
Peterson Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kodiak Island Borough School District.
How many students attend Peterson Elementary?
Peterson Elementary reported 206 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 161 Alaska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 194 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Peterson Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 206 students and 14 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 Peterson Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Peterson Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kodiak Island Borough School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Peterson Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Peterson Elementary in?
Peterson Elementary is part of Kodiak Island Borough School District, based in Kodiak, AK, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Peterson Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Akteach (4.9 mi), Kodiak High School (4.9 mi), Kodiak Middle School (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.