Enrollment
214
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eben Hopson Middle School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eben Hopson Middle School
Eben Hopson Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Utqiagvik, Alaska, enrolling 214 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 214 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 495 scored Alaska schools.
Against 40 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (73%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 214 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 93.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
North Slope Borough School District also operates Fred Ipalook Elementary (494 students) and Barrow High School (259 students) alongside Eben Hopson 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 Eben Hopson Middle School compares
Eben Hopson 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$39,365
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alaska avg of $33,240
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Slope Borough School District, which includes Eben Hopson Middle School.
$39,365
Per student
+18%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+137%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.3%
State 29.6%
Federal 16.1%
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 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
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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
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 (~214 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Utqiagvik on the city page.
Is Eben Hopson Middle School a good school?
Eben Hopson Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. 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 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.
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