- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Akiak, AK
Akiak School
Federal NCES profile for Akiak School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020000400624
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Akiak School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 135
- students enrolled
Akiak School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Yupiit School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020000400624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Akiak School held near 139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 020000400624 · Akiak, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
135 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Akiachak School (254 students)
Akiak School held near 139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Akiak School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Akiachak Schoo
Akiachak School
254 students
- This school
Akiak School
135 students
- Tuluksak Schoo
Tuluksak School
133 students
What this shows Akiak School reports 135 students on the CCD universe file.
How Akiak School compares
Akiak School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 135 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
135
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 44% in Alaska - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
74.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 135 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 100.0%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Akiak 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 Akiak School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akiachak School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tuluksak School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Akiak 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 (~135 students)
Frequently asked questions about Akiak School
How many students attend Akiak School?
Akiak School has 135 students enrolled. It is a public school in Akiak, AK. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akiak School?
The student-teacher ratio at Akiak School is 13.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Akiak School?
100.0% of students at Akiak School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Akiak School?
The largest demographic group at Akiak School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0% of enrollment, in Akiak, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Akiak School?
Akiak School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Yupiit School District?
Besides Akiak School, Yupiit School District also operates Akiachak School (254 students) and Tuluksak School (133 students). See the Yupiit School District district page for the complete list.