Enrollment
82
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Craig, AK
Craig Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Craig Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020009000629
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Craig Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Alaska schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Craig · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Craig Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Craig Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Craig, AK.
School address
District: Craig City School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020009000629 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.1%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Craig Elementary compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Craig Elementary
Craig Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Craig, Alaska, enrolling 82 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 72.1% lands close to the Alaska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 82 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Its student body is led by Two or More (52%) and White (37%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 164 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 85.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Craig City School District spends $13,532 per pupil, 59% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Craig's public schools, it stands alongside Pace Correspondence (414 students): Craig Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.1:1 vs 82.8:1).
Craig City School District also operates Pace Correspondence (414 students) and Craig High School (67 students) alongside Craig Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Craig Elementary compares
Craig Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 72.1% | ▲ 17% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 82 | top 66% | - | - |
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.
82
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
85.4%
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
$13,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Two or More 52.4%
White 36.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Largest group: Two or More at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Craig Elementary is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Craig City School District, which includes Craig Elementary.
$13,532
Per student
-59%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.7%
State 67.6%
Federal 24.6%
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.
How Craig Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pace Correspondence | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Craig High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Craig Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Craig Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 82.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Craig
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~82 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Craig Elementary
How many students attend Craig Elementary?
Craig Elementary has 82 students enrolled. It is a public school in Craig, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Craig Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Craig Elementary 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 Craig Elementary?
72.1% of students at Craig Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Craig Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Craig Elementary is Two or More at 52.4% of enrollment, in Craig, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Craig Elementary?
Craig Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Craig Elementary rank among public schools in Craig?
By Resource Investment Index, Craig Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Craig, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Craig on the city page.
Is Craig Elementary a good school?
Craig Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Alaska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Craig City School District?
Besides Craig Elementary, Craig City School District also operates Pace Correspondence (414 students), Craig High School (67 students), and Craig Middle School (52 students). See the Craig City School District district page for the complete list.
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