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Cordova City School District

Alaska · Public School District
3
Schools
340
Students
$24,307
Per-Pupil Spend
+69% nat'l
72.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+20pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Cordova City School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 340 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,307 is above average for a US public school district. 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mt. Eccles ElementaryPK–06210
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Cordova Jr/Sr High School07–12124
Other School1 school
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,307+69% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
22%
State
65.2%
Local (property tax)
22.3%
Federal
12.6%

State funding accounts for 65% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
340
Students
72%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $24,307 per pupil — 69% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
72% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cordova City School District?
Cordova City School District has 3 public schools, serving a total of 340 students.
What is the graduation rate for Cordova City School District?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Cordova City School District spend per student?
Cordova City School District spends $24,307 per pupil — 69% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Cordova City School District?
72% of students in Cordova City School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Cordova City School District?
No, Cordova City School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Cordova City School District serve?
Cordova City School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.