- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kipnuk, AK
Chief Paul Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for Chief Paul Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020000100210
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chief Paul Memorial School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Alaska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 222
- students enrolled
Chief Paul Memorial School has class sizes larger than 93% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lower Kuskokwim School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020000100210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Chief Paul Memorial School grew from 189 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 020000100210 · Kipnuk, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 22.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel Regional High School (410 students)
Chief Paul Memorial School grew from 189 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Chief Paul Memorial School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethel Regiona
Bethel Regional High School
410 students
- Gladys Jung El
Gladys Jung Elementary
309 students
- Mikelnguut Eli
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat
261 students
- Ket'acik/Aapal
Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School
255 students
- This school
Chief Paul Memorial School
222 students
- Ayaprun Elitna
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
203 students
What this shows Chief Paul Memorial School reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chief Paul Memorial School compares
Chief Paul Memorial 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 46% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 93% in Alaska - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$41,997
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 100.0%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Chief Paul Memorial School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Lower Kuskokwim School District reports $41,997 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chief Paul Memorial School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Regional High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gladys Jung Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ayaprun Elitnaurvik | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chief Paul Memorial School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chief Paul Memorial School
How many students attend Chief Paul Memorial School?
Chief Paul Memorial School has 222 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kipnuk, AK. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chief Paul Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chief Paul Memorial School is 22.2:1, which is 46% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chief Paul Memorial School?
100.0% of students at Chief Paul Memorial School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chief Paul Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Chief Paul Memorial School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0% of enrollment, in Kipnuk, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chief Paul Memorial School?
Chief Paul Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Lower Kuskokwim School District?
Besides Chief Paul Memorial School, Lower Kuskokwim School District also operates Bethel Regional High School (410 students), Gladys Jung Elementary (309 students), and Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat (261 students). See the Lower Kuskokwim School District district page for the complete list.