- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Emmonak, AK
Emmonak School
Federal NCES profile for Emmonak School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020000300217
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emmonak School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 97.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 236
- students enrolled
Emmonak School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lower Yukon School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020000300217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Emmonak School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 020000300217 · Emmonak, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 15.7:1 · 97.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Hooper Bay School (364 students)
Emmonak School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Emmonak School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hooper Bay Sch
Hooper Bay School
364 students
- Alakanuk Schoo
Alakanuk School
248 students
- Scammon Bay Sc
Scammon Bay School
246 students
- This school
Emmonak School
236 students
- Pilot Station
Pilot Station School
193 students
- Mountain Villa
Mountain Village School
185 students
What this shows Emmonak School reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emmonak School compares
Emmonak 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.3% | ▲ 58% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Alaska - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.6%
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
$48,035
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
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 93.6%
Two or More 6.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Emmonak School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Lower Yukon School District reports $48,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emmonak School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooper Bay School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alakanuk School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scammon Bay School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pilot Station School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Village School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emmonak School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~236 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Emmonak School
How many students attend Emmonak School?
Emmonak School has 236 students enrolled. It is a public school in Emmonak, AK. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emmonak School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emmonak School is 15.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emmonak School?
97.3% of students at Emmonak School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emmonak School?
The largest demographic group at Emmonak School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 93.6% of enrollment, in Emmonak, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emmonak School?
Emmonak School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Lower Yukon School District?
Besides Emmonak School, Lower Yukon School District also operates Hooper Bay School (364 students), Alakanuk School (248 students), and Scammon Bay School (246 students). See the Lower Yukon School District district page for the complete list.