- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gambell, AK
Gambell School
Federal NCES profile for Gambell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020002000012
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gambell School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Alaska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 154
- students enrolled
Gambell School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bering Strait School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020002000012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Gambell School held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 020002000012 · Gambell, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 10.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tukurngailnguq School (239 students)
Gambell School held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Gambell School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tukurngailnguq
Tukurngailnguq School
239 students
- Hogarth Kingee
Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial School
236 students
- Shishmaref Sch
Shishmaref School
185 students
- Unalakleet Sch
Unalakleet School
173 students
- Brevig Mission
Brevig Mission School
163 students
- This school
Gambell School
154 students
What this shows Gambell School reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gambell School compares
Gambell 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 23% in Alaska - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$47,252
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 95.5%
Asian 4.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.6, Gambell School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Bering Strait School District reports $47,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gambell School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tukurngailnguq School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shishmaref School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Unalakleet School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brevig Mission School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gambell School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gambell School
How many students attend Gambell School?
Gambell School has 154 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gambell, AK. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gambell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gambell School is 10.3:1, which is 32% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 34% 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 Gambell School?
100.0% of students at Gambell School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gambell School?
The largest demographic group at Gambell School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.5% of enrollment, in Gambell, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gambell School?
Gambell School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Bering Strait School District?
Besides Gambell School, Bering Strait School District also operates Tukurngailnguq School (239 students), Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial School (236 students), and Shishmaref School (185 students). See the Bering Strait School District district page for the complete list.