- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Pole, AK
Discovery Peak Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Discovery Peak Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 020060000766Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery Peak Charter School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Alaska schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in North Pole · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery Peak Charter School has class sizes larger than 76% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Peak Charter School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in North Pole, AK.
School address
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020060000766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Discovery Peak Charter School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 020060000766 · North Pole, AK Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
193 enr · 17.5:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lathrop High School (788 students)
Discovery Peak Charter School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Discovery Peak Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lathrop High S
Lathrop High School
788 students
- Fairbanks B.E.
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
784 students
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High School
782 students
- North Pole Hig
North Pole High School
695 students
- North Pole Mid
North Pole Middle School
631 students
- This school 193
Discovery Peak Charter School
193 students
What this shows Discovery Peak Charter School reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery Peak Charter School compares
Discovery Peak Charter School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 83% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 76% in Alaska - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.3%
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
$17,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.8%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Discovery Peak Charter School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairbanks North Star Borough School District reports $17,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Discovery Peak Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairbanks B.E.S.T. | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| West Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Pole High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pole Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery Peak Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Discovery Peak Charter School
How many students attend Discovery Peak Charter School?
Discovery Peak Charter School has 193 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Pole, AK. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Peak Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Peak Charter School is 17.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Discovery Peak Charter School?
10.3% of students at Discovery Peak Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery Peak Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Discovery Peak Charter School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in North Pole, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery Peak Charter School?
Discovery Peak Charter 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).
How does Discovery Peak Charter School rank among public schools in North Pole?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Peak Charter School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in North Pole, 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 North Pole on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
Besides Discovery Peak Charter School, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District also operates Lathrop High School (788 students), Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (784 students), and West Valley High School (782 students). See the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District district page for the complete list.