- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cantwell, AK
Cantwell School
Federal NCES profile for Cantwell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020077000356
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cantwell School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 14
- students enrolled
Cantwell School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Denali Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020077000356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Cantwell School grew from 8 students in 2022-23 to 10 in 2023-24 (+25.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 1.9 → 1.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 020077000356 · Cantwell, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 14:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Denali Peak (882 students)
Cantwell School grew from 8 students in 2022-23 to 10 in 2023-24 (+25.0%). Teacher FTE lost 1.9 → 1.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Cantwell School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Denali Peak
Denali Peak
882 students
- Tri-Valley Sch 167
Tri-Valley School
167 students
- This school 14
Cantwell School
14 students
- Anderson Schoo 10
Anderson School
10 students
What this shows Cantwell School reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cantwell School compares
Cantwell School is a growing 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 48% in Alaska - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,280
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 57.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 28.6%
Two or More 14.3%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Cantwell School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Denali Borough School District reports $11,280 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cantwell School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denali Peak | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Tri-Valley School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anderson School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cantwell School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 3.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~14 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cantwell School
How many students attend Cantwell School?
Cantwell School has 14 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cantwell, AK. CCD year-over-year: 8 (2022-23) → 10 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cantwell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cantwell School is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cantwell School?
The largest demographic group at Cantwell School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Cantwell, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cantwell School?
Cantwell School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Denali Borough School District?
Besides Cantwell School, Denali Borough School District also operates Denali Peak (882 students), Tri-Valley School (167 students), and Anderson School (10 students). See the Denali Borough School District district page for the complete list.