- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Alakanuk School held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 020000300216 · Alakanuk, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 15.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Hooper Bay School (364 students)
Alakanuk School held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Alakanuk School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hooper Bay Sch
Hooper Bay School
364 students
- This school
Alakanuk School
248 students
- Scammon Bay Sc
Scammon Bay School
246 students
- Emmonak School
Emmonak School
236 students
- Pilot Station
Pilot Station School
193 students
- Mountain Villa
Mountain Village School
185 students
What this shows Alakanuk School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alakanuk School compares
Alakanuk 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 | 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 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
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
$48,035
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
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.
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
District finance for Lower Yukon School District reports $48,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~248 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.