Enrollment
60
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anvil City Science Academy compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anvil City Science Academy
Anvil City Science Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Nome, Alaska, enrolling 60 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alaska median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 60 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Among 40 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #33, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (40%) and Two or More (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Nome Public Schools spends $24,927 per pupil, 25% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Nome Public Schools also operates Nome Elementary (306 students) and Nome-Beltz Middle/High (274 students) alongside Anvil City Science Academy.
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 Anvil City Science Academy compares
Anvil City Science Academy on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 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 (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
15:1
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
$24,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nome Public Schools, which includes Anvil City Science Academy.
$24,927
Per student
-25%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 61.0%
Federal 15.9%
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 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
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary 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 (~60 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Nome on the city page.
Is Anvil City Science Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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