- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chignik Lagoon, AK
Chignik Lagoon School
Federal NCES profile for Chignik Lagoon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020048500194
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chignik Lagoon School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Alaska schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.5:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 15
- students enrolled
Chignik Lagoon School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lake and Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020048500194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Chignik Lagoon School grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 2.2 → 2.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+1 students YoY 020048500194 · Chignik Lagoon, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
15 enr · 7.5:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Newhalen School (83 students)
Chignik Lagoon School grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE held 2.2 → 2.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Chignik Lagoon School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newhalen Schoo
Newhalen School
83 students
- Kokhanok Schoo
Kokhanok School
40 students
- Tanalian Schoo
Tanalian School
40 students
- Meshik School 29
Meshik School
29 students
- Chignik Lake S 26
Chignik Lake School
26 students
- This school 15
Chignik Lagoon School
15 students
What this shows Chignik Lagoon School reports 15 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chignik Lagoon School compares
Chignik Lagoon 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 | 7.5:1 | ▼ 51% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 45% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 10% in Alaska - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.3%
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
$63,470
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
Counselors0.0 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 66.7%
Two or More 33.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Chignik Lagoon School is about as mixed as the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Lake and Peninsula Borough School District reports $63,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chignik Lagoon School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhalen School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kokhanok School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tanalian School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meshik School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chignik Lake School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chignik Lagoon School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~15 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chignik Lagoon School
How many students attend Chignik Lagoon School?
Chignik Lagoon School has 15 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chignik Lagoon, AK. CCD year-over-year: 18 (2022-23) → 19 (2023-24), up 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chignik Lagoon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chignik Lagoon School is 7.5:1, which is 51% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 52% 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 Chignik Lagoon School?
88.9% of students at Chignik Lagoon School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chignik Lagoon School?
The largest demographic group at Chignik Lagoon School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 66.7% of enrollment, in Chignik Lagoon, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chignik Lagoon School?
Chignik Lagoon School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Lake and Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides Chignik Lagoon School, Lake and Peninsula Borough School District also operates Newhalen School (83 students), Kokhanok School (40 students), and Tanalian School (40 students). See the Lake and Peninsula Borough School District district page for the complete list.