- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dot Lake, AK
Dot Lake School
Federal NCES profile for Dot Lake School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020005000024
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dot Lake School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 92.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 13
- students enrolled
Dot Lake School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alaska Gateway School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020005000024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Dot Lake School shrank from 14 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE held 1.4 → 1.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 020005000024 · Dot Lake, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
13 enr · 13:1 · 92.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Tok School (183 students)
Dot Lake School shrank from 14 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE held 1.4 → 1.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Dot Lake School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tok School
Tok School
183 students
- Alaska Reach A 62
Alaska Reach Academy
62 students
- Walter Northwa 59
Walter Northway School
59 students
- Mentasta Lake 26
Mentasta Lake School
26 students
- Tetlin School 26
Tetlin School
26 students
- This school 13
Dot Lake School
13 students
What this shows Dot Lake School reports 13 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dot Lake School compares
Dot Lake School 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.9% | ▲ 51% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
13
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 38% in Alaska - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$42,798
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alaska avg of $33,705
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 53.8%
Two or More 30.8%
White 15.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Dot Lake School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Alaska Gateway School District reports $42,798 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dot Lake School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tok School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alaska Reach Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Walter Northway School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mentasta Lake School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tetlin School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dot Lake School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~13 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dot Lake School
How many students attend Dot Lake School?
Dot Lake School has 13 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dot Lake, AK. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 12 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dot Lake School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dot Lake School is 13:1, which is 14% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 17% 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 Dot Lake School?
92.9% of students at Dot Lake School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dot Lake School?
The largest demographic group at Dot Lake School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 53.8% of enrollment, in Dot Lake, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dot Lake School?
Dot Lake School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
What other schools are in Alaska Gateway School District?
Besides Dot Lake School, Alaska Gateway School District also operates Tok School (183 students), Alaska Reach Academy (62 students), and Walter Northway School (59 students). See the Alaska Gateway School District district page for the complete list.