Enrollment
254
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Akiachak, AK
Akiachak School
Federal NCES profile for Akiachak School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020000400579
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Akiachak School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Alaska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 254
- students enrolled
Akiachak School has class sizes larger than 73% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Yupiit School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020000400579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Akiachak School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Akiachak School
Akiachak School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Akiachak, Alaska, enrolling 254 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 254 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 495 Alaska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 43 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #35, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Yupiit School District spends $40,002 per pupil, 20% above the Alaska average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 54.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Yupiit School District also operates Akiak School (135 students) and Tuluksak School (133 students) alongside Akiachak School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Akiachak School compares
Akiachak School on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 73% in Alaska - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
71.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$40,002
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alaska avg of $33,240
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 96.9%
White 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Akiachak School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yupiit School District, which includes Akiachak School.
$40,002
Per student
+20%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+141%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.4%
State 44.4%
Federal 54.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Akiachak School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akiak School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tuluksak School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Akiachak School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~254 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Akiachak School
How many students attend Akiachak School?
Akiachak School has 254 students enrolled. It is a public school in Akiachak, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akiachak School?
The student-teacher ratio at Akiachak School is 16.9:1, which is 11% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Akiachak School?
100.0% of students at Akiachak School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Akiachak School?
The largest demographic group at Akiachak School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.9% of enrollment, in Akiachak, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Akiachak School?
Akiachak School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Akiachak School a good school?
Akiachak School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Alaska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Yupiit School District?
Besides Akiachak School, Yupiit School District also operates Akiak School (135 students) and Tuluksak School (133 students). See the Yupiit School District district page for the complete list.
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