- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Utqiagvik, AK
Fred Ipalook Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fred Ipalook Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020061000285
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred Ipalook Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Utqiagvik · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred Ipalook Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred Ipalook Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Utqiagvik, AK.
School address
District: North Slope Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020061000285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Fred Ipalook Elementary held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 020061000285 · Utqiagvik, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 15:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Barrow High School (259 students)
Fred Ipalook Elementary held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Fred Ipalook Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fred Ipalook Elementary
494 students
- Barrow High Sc
Barrow High School
259 students
- Tikigaq School
Tikigaq School
230 students
- Eben Hopson Mi
Eben Hopson Middle School
214 students
- Nuiqsut Trappe 143
Nuiqsut Trapper School
143 students
- Alak School 138
Alak School
138 students
What this shows Fred Ipalook Elementary reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred Ipalook Elementary compares
Fred Ipalook Elementary 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 58% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Alaska - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
69.8%
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 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 62.3%
Two or More 22.1%
Asian 7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.9%
White 2.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Fred Ipalook Elementary is more mixed than 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 Fred Ipalook Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tikigaq School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eben Hopson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nuiqsut Trapper School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alak School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred Ipalook Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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 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 (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fred Ipalook Elementary
How many students attend Fred Ipalook Elementary?
Fred Ipalook Elementary has 494 students enrolled. It is a public school in Utqiagvik, AK. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred Ipalook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred Ipalook Elementary is 15:1, which is 1% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 4% 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 Fred Ipalook Elementary?
26.0% of students at Fred Ipalook Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred Ipalook Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fred Ipalook Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 62.3% of enrollment, in Utqiagvik, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred Ipalook Elementary?
Fred Ipalook Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Fred Ipalook Elementary rank among public schools in Utqiagvik?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred Ipalook Elementary ranks #4 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 Fred Ipalook Elementary, North Slope Borough School District also operates Barrow High School (259 students), Tikigaq School (230 students), and Eben Hopson Middle School (214 students). See the North Slope Borough School District district page for the complete list.