Enrollment
32
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nome, AK
Extensions Correspondence
Federal NCES profile for Extensions Correspondence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020057000426
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Extensions Correspondence earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Nome · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Extensions Correspondence ranks #2 of 3 schools in Nome, AK.
School address
District: Nome Public Schools · Alaska
NCES ID 020057000426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Extensions Correspondence
Extensions Correspondence is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Nome, Alaska, enrolling 32 students.
Enrollment of 32 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
The surrounding Nome Public Schools spends $24,927 per pupil, 25% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Nome's public schools, it stands alongside Nome Elementary (306 students): Extensions Correspondence is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Nome Public Schools also operates Nome Elementary (306 students) and Nome-Beltz Middle/High (274 students) alongside Extensions Correspondence.
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 Extensions Correspondence compares
Extensions Correspondence on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 32 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$24,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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
- 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
White 40.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 37.5%
Two or More 21.9%
Largest group: White at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Extensions Correspondence is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nome Public Schools, which includes Extensions Correspondence.
$24,927
Per student
-25%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 61.0%
Federal 15.9%
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 Extensions Correspondence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nome Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Nome-Beltz Middle/High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Anvil City Science Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Extensions Correspondence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Nome
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Extensions Correspondence
How many students attend Extensions Correspondence?
Extensions Correspondence has 32 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nome, AK.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Extensions Correspondence?
The largest demographic group at Extensions Correspondence is White at 40.6% of enrollment, in Nome, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Extensions Correspondence?
Extensions Correspondence has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Extensions Correspondence rank among schools in Nome?
By Resource Investment Index, Extensions Correspondence ranks #2 of 3 schools in Nome, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nome on the city page.
Is Extensions Correspondence a good school?
Extensions Correspondence earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools. 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 Nome Public Schools?
Besides Extensions Correspondence, Nome Public Schools also operates Nome Elementary (306 students), Nome-Beltz Middle/High (274 students), and Anvil City Science Academy (60 students). See the Nome Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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