Enrollment
73
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 020052500111
Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School — Metlakatla, AK
Federal NCES profile for Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Annette Island School District · Alaska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 20:1 Alaska avg
-53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.6%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School reports 73 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 53% below the Alaska state mean of 20:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 42% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 94.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 54% above the Alaska average and 83% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 146 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 56.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Annette Island School District spends $44,226 per pupil district-wide, above the Alaska average of $36,093 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.7% from local sources (property taxes), 34.3% from the state, and 65.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Alaska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 53% | 20:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.6% | ▲ 54% | 61.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 31% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
94.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 54% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
— 53% below state mean
Top 16% in Alaska — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
56.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$44,226
per pupil, district-wide
— above Alaska avg of $36,093
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 146 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 73 Top 31% in Alaska — larger than 69% of 496 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 9.3:1 -53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 94.6% +54% vs state
NCES ID 020052500111
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 97.3%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 97.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 146:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 56.2%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Annette Island School District, which includes Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School.
$44,226
Per student
+23%
vs Alaska
Avg $36,093
+127%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.7%
State 34.3%
Federal 65.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School
How many students attend Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School?
Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School has 73 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Metlakatla, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School is 9.3:1, which is 53% lower than the Alaska average of 20:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School?
94.6% of students at Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 97.3%. The school serves a student body in Metlakatla, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School?
Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.