Enrollment
52
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.3%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Craig Middle School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Craig Middle School
Craig Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Craig, Alaska, enrolling 52 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 52 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 White (46%) and Two or More (39%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 104 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.2% 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.
Discipline events run high: 11 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 52 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Craig City School District also operates Pace Correspondence (414 students) and Craig Elementary (82 students) alongside Craig Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Craig Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,532
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Craig City School District, which includes Craig Middle School.
$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 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
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 82.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle 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 (~52 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Craig on the city page.
Is Craig Middle School a good school?
Craig Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% 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 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.
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