- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Akiachak School grew from 224 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 020000400579 · Akiachak, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 16.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Akiak School (135 students)
Akiachak School grew from 224 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Akiachak School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Akiachak School
254 students
- Akiak School
Akiak School
135 students
- Tuluksak Schoo
Tuluksak School
133 students
What this shows Akiachak School reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Akiachak School compares
Akiachak School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$41,227
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alaska avg of $33,705
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.
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
District finance for Yupiit School District reports $41,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~254 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), up 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.