Overview
Mt. Eccles Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Cordova, Alaska. The school enrolls 234 students. It is part of the Cordova City School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Alaska state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
234 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictCordova City School District
County2063
CityCordova
ZIP99574
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID020006000627
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment234
White46.2%
Hispanic / Latino1.7%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian16.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native29.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
Two or More Races5.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %85%
State Avg54%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)