- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Utqiagvik, AK
Eben Hopson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eben Hopson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020061000139
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eben Hopson Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Utqiagvik · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eben Hopson Middle School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eben Hopson Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Utqiagvik, AK.
School address
District: North Slope Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020061000139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Eben Hopson Middle School shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 020061000139 · Utqiagvik, AK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 12.6:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Fred Ipalook Elementary (494 students)
Eben Hopson Middle School shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Eben Hopson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fred Ipalook E
Fred Ipalook Elementary
494 students
- Barrow High Sc
Barrow High School
259 students
- Tikigaq School
Tikigaq School
230 students
- This school
Eben Hopson Middle School
214 students
- Nuiqsut Trappe 143
Nuiqsut Trapper School
143 students
- Alak School 138
Alak School
138 students
What this shows Eben Hopson Middle School reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eben Hopson Middle School compares
Eben Hopson Middle 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 47% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 36% in Alaska - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
93.9%
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
$41,153
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 72.9%
Two or More 14.0%
Asian 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
White 3.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Eben Hopson Middle School is about as mixed as the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for North Slope Borough School District reports $41,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eben Hopson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Ipalook Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrow High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tikigaq School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nuiqsut Trapper School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alak School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eben Hopson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eben Hopson Middle School
How many students attend Eben Hopson Middle School?
Eben Hopson Middle School has 214 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Utqiagvik, AK. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eben Hopson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eben Hopson Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 20% 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 Eben Hopson Middle School?
32.4% of students at Eben Hopson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eben Hopson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eben Hopson Middle School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 72.9% of enrollment, in Utqiagvik, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eben Hopson Middle School?
Eben Hopson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Eben Hopson Middle School rank among public schools in Utqiagvik?
By Resource Investment Index, Eben Hopson Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Utqiagvik, 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 North Slope Borough School District?
Besides Eben Hopson Middle School, North Slope Borough School District also operates Fred Ipalook Elementary (494 students), Barrow High School (259 students), and Tikigaq School (230 students). See the North Slope Borough School District district page for the complete list.