- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wainwright, AK
Alak School
Federal NCES profile for Alak School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020061000291
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alak School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 138
- students enrolled
Alak School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Slope Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020061000291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Alak School shrank from 168 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 020061000291 · Wainwright, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 15.3:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Fred Ipalook Elementary (494 students)
Alak School shrank from 168 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Alak School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fred Ipalook E
Fred Ipalook Elementary
494 students
- Barrow High Sc
Barrow High School
259 students
- Tikigaq School
Tikigaq School
230 students
- Eben Hopson Mi
Eben Hopson Middle School
214 students
- Nuiqsut Trappe 143
Nuiqsut Trapper School
143 students
- This school 138
Alak School
138 students
What this shows Alak School reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alak School compares
Alak School is a shrinking 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 61% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Alaska - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
87.7%
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
$41,153
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 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 97.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.6, Alak School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for North Slope Borough School District reports $41,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alak School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Ipalook Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tikigaq School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eben Hopson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nuiqsut Trapper School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alak School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~138 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Alak School
How many students attend Alak School?
Alak School has 138 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wainwright, AK. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alak School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alak School is 15.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alak School?
23.8% of students at Alak School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alak School?
The largest demographic group at Alak School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 97.1% of enrollment, in Wainwright, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alak School?
Alak School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 North Slope Borough School District?
Besides Alak School, North Slope Borough School District also operates Fred Ipalook Elementary (494 students), Barrow High School (259 students), and Tikigaq School (230 students). See the North Slope Borough School District district page for the complete list.