- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nome, AK
Anvil City Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Anvil City Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 020057000323Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anvil City Science Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Nome · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Anvil City Science Academy has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anvil City Science Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Nome, AK.
School address
District: Nome Public Schools · Alaska
NCES ID 020057000323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Anvil City Science Academy held near 60 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 020057000323 · Nome, AK Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
60 enr · 15:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Nome Elementary (306 students)
Anvil City Science Academy held near 60 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Anvil City Science Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nome Elementar
Nome Elementary
306 students
- Nome-Beltz Mid
Nome-Beltz Middle/High
274 students
- This school 60
Anvil City Science Academy
60 students
- Extensions Cor 32
Extensions Correspondence
32 students
What this shows Anvil City Science Academy reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anvil City Science Academy compares
Anvil City Science Academy 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
60
Bigger than 6% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Alaska - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.0%
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
$25,174
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 40.0%
Two or More 35.0%
White 23.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Anvil City Science Academy is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Nome Public Schools reports $25,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anvil City Science Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nome Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nome-Beltz Middle/High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Extensions Correspondence | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Anvil City Science Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~60 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anvil City Science Academy
How many students attend Anvil City Science Academy?
Anvil City Science Academy has 60 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nome, AK. CCD year-over-year: 59 (2022-23) → 60 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anvil City Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Anvil City Science Academy is 15:1, which is 1% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 4% 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 Anvil City Science Academy?
100.0% of students at Anvil City Science Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anvil City Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Anvil City Science Academy is American Indian / Alaska Native at 40.0% of enrollment, in Nome, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anvil City Science Academy?
Anvil City Science Academy 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).
How does Anvil City Science Academy rank among public schools in Nome?
By Resource Investment Index, Anvil City Science Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Nome, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Nome Public Schools?
Besides Anvil City Science Academy, Nome Public Schools also operates Nome Elementary (306 students), Nome-Beltz Middle/High (274 students), and Extensions Correspondence (32 students). See the Nome Public Schools district page for the complete list.