Enrollment
105
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 020052000327
Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr. — Eagle River, AK
Federal NCES profile for Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Iditarod Area School District · Alaska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
154:1
vs 20:1 Alaska avg
+670% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr. compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr. reports 105 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 154:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 670% above the Alaska state mean of 20:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 869% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Iditarod Area School District spends $35,108 per pupil district-wide, below the Alaska average of $36,093 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 4.1% from local sources (property taxes), 68.1% from the state, and 27.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr. compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Alaska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 154:1 | ▲ 670% | 20:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 37% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
154:1
students per teacher
— 670% above state mean
Top 99% in Alaska — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$35,108
per pupil, district-wide
— below Alaska avg of $36,093
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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
Enrollment 105 Top 37% in Alaska — larger than 63% of 496 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 154:1 +670% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 020052000327
Student demographics
White 78.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iditarod Area School District, which includes Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr..
$35,108
Per student
-3%
vs Alaska
Avg $36,093
+80%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 4.1%
State 68.1%
Federal 27.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
Similar other schools in Eagle River
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ravenwood Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 20:1 students per teacher
Alpenglow Elementary
Standard public school
278 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Eagle River Elementary
Standard public school
266 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Homestead Elementary
Standard public school
255 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Birchwood Abc Elementary
Standard public school
246 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Fire Lake Elementary
Standard public school
195 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr.
How many students attend Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr.?
Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr. has 105 students enrolled. It is a other school in Eagle River, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr. is 154:1, which is 670% higher than the Alaska average of 20:1 and 869% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr.?
The largest demographic group at Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr. is White at 78.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Eagle River, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr.?
Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr. has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.