- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 82.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Craig, AK
Craig Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Craig Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020009000433
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Craig Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Alaska schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Craig · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Craig Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Craig Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Craig, AK.
School address
District: Craig City School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020009000433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Craig Middle School grew from 51 students in 2022-23 to 58 in 2023-24 (+13.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 020009000433 · Craig, AK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
52 enr · 10.4:1 · 84.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Pace Correspondence (414 students)
Craig Middle School grew from 51 students in 2022-23 to 58 in 2023-24 (+13.7%). Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Craig Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pace Correspon
Pace Correspondence
414 students
- Craig Elementa 82
Craig Elementary
82 students
- Craig High Sch 67
Craig High School
67 students
- This school 52
Craig Middle School
52 students
What this shows Craig Middle School reports 52 students on the CCD universe file.
How Craig Middle School compares
Craig Middle 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 37% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
52
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 23% in Alaska - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.2%
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
$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
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
Two or More 38.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.5%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Craig Middle School 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pace Correspondence | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Craig Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Craig High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Craig Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~52 students)
Frequently asked questions about Craig Middle School
How many students attend Craig Middle School?
Craig Middle School has 52 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Craig, AK. CCD year-over-year: 51 (2022-23) → 58 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Craig Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Craig Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 34% 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 Middle School?
84.3% of students at Craig Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Craig Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Craig Middle School is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Craig, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Craig Middle School?
Craig Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Craig?
By Resource Investment Index, Craig Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Craig City School District also operates Pace Correspondence (414 students), Craig Elementary (82 students), and Craig High School (67 students). See the Craig City School District district page for the complete list.