Enrollment
248
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alakanuk, AK
Alakanuk School
Federal NCES profile for Alakanuk School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020000300216
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alakanuk School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 248
- students enrolled
Alakanuk School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lower Yukon School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020000300216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alakanuk School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alakanuk School
Alakanuk School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Alakanuk, Alaska, enrolling 248 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 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 248 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Against 43 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #27.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 46.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lower Yukon School District also operates Hooper Bay School (364 students) and Scammon Bay School (246 students) alongside Alakanuk 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 Alakanuk School compares
Alakanuk 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
248
Bigger than 25% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Alaska - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.4%
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
$39,603
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
2
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 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 92.3%
Two or More 5.6%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Alakanuk School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lower Yukon School District, which includes Alakanuk School.
$39,603
Per student
+19%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+139%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.9%
State 52.0%
Federal 46.1%
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 Alakanuk School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooper Bay School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scammon Bay School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emmonak School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pilot Station School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Village School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alakanuk School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~248 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alakanuk School
How many students attend Alakanuk School?
Alakanuk School has 248 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alakanuk, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alakanuk School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alakanuk School is 15.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alakanuk School?
100.0% of students at Alakanuk School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alakanuk School?
The largest demographic group at Alakanuk School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 92.3% of enrollment, in Alakanuk, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alakanuk School?
Alakanuk School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Alakanuk School a good school?
Alakanuk School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools. 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 Lower Yukon School District?
Besides Alakanuk School, Lower Yukon School District also operates Hooper Bay School (364 students), Scammon Bay School (246 students), and Emmonak School (236 students). See the Lower Yukon School District district page for the complete list.
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