- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Metlakatla, AK
Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School
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.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020052500111
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Alaska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Metlakatla · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 94.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Metlakatla, AK.
School address
District: Annette Island School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020052500111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School held near 77 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 020052500111 · Metlakatla, AK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
73 enr · 9.1:1 · 94.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Richard Johnson Elementary (130 students)
Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School held near 77 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richard Johnso
Richard Johnson Elementary
130 students
- Metlakatla Hig
Metlakatla High School
98 students
- This school
Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School
73 students
What this shows Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School reports 73 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School compares
Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 40% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.6% | ▲ 54% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 17% in Alaska - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.2%
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
$38,994
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 97.3%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Annette Island School District reports $38,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Johnson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Metlakatla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~73 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 74 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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 9.1:1, which is 40% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 42% 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 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% of enrollment, 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 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School rank among public schools in Metlakatla?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Metlakatla, 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 Annette Island School District?
Besides Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School, Annette Island School District also operates Richard Johnson Elementary (130 students) and Metlakatla High School (98 students). See the Annette Island School District district page for the complete list.