Iditarod Area School District

McGrath, Alaska — 8 schools

306
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$35,108
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Iditarod Area School District operates 8 public schools serving 306 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Alaska. The school portfolio breaks down into 8 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 263 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $35,108 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 4.1% local, 68.1% state, and 27.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $116,224 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #25 of 40 in Alaska against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 52.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 15.6% White, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr. accounts for 39.9% of all Iditarod Area School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Iditarod Area School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Iditarod Area School District school enrollment varies 9.5× across entities

Iditarod Area School District school enrollment ranges from 11 students (lowest) to 105 students (highest), a spread of 94 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Iditarod Area School District chronic absenteeism rate is 52.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

27.8%
Federal
68.1%
State
4.1%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
25 / 40
State Rank
49
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area county, where this district is located.

$981
Studio/mo
$1,019
1 BR/mo
$1,126
2 BR/mo
$1,566
3 BR/mo
$1,854
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$116,224
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 8 schools in Iditarod Area School District.

White 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Multiracial 6.1%
Other 66.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

52.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Iditarod Area School District

School Enrollment
Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr.
105
David Louis Memorial School
36
Mcgrath School
36
Innoko River School
32
Jeffery a. Bader Memorial School
17
Blackwell School
13
Top of the Kuskokwim School
13
Takotna Community School
11

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Iditarod Area School District?

Iditarod Area School District has 8 schools, including 8 other. Total enrollment is 306 students.

How much does Iditarod Area School District spend per student?

Iditarod Area School District spends $35,108 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #25 in Alaska.

What is the average teacher salary in Iditarod Area School District?

The average teacher salary in Iditarod Area School District is $116,224 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Iditarod Area School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Iditarod Area School District?

Iditarod Area School District students are 15.6% White, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Iditarod Area School District?

Iditarod Area School District has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #25 out of 40 districts in Alaska. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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