- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 82.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Craig Elementary shrank from 104 students in 2022-23 to 94 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.6 → 9.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 020009000629 · Craig, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
82 enr · 9.1:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Pace Correspondence (414 students)
Craig Elementary shrank from 104 students in 2022-23 to 94 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 9.6 → 9.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Craig Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pace Correspon
Pace Correspondence
414 students
- This school 82
Craig Elementary
82 students
- Craig High Sch 67
Craig High School
67 students
- Craig Middle S 52
Craig Middle School
52 students
What this shows Craig Elementary reports 82 students on the CCD universe file.
How Craig Elementary compares
Craig Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,443
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Craig City School District reports $13,443 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~82 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 104 (2022-23) → 94 (2023-24), down 10.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.