- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Valdez, AK
George H. Gilson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for George H. Gilson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020078000367
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George H. Gilson Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Alaska schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Valdez · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
George H. Gilson Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George H. Gilson Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Valdez, AK.
School address
District: Valdez City School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020078000367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
George H. Gilson Middle School held near 140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.6 → 9.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 020078000367 · Valdez, AK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
143 enr · 17.9:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Hermon Hutchens Elementary (287 students)
George H. Gilson Middle School held near 140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.6 → 9.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
George H. Gilson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hermon Hutchen
Hermon Hutchens Elementary
287 students
- Valdez High Sc
Valdez High School
175 students
- This school
George H. Gilson Middle School
143 students
- Valdez Home Sc 50
Valdez Home School
50 students
What this shows George H. Gilson Middle School reports 143 students on the CCD universe file.
How George H. Gilson Middle School compares
George H. Gilson Middle 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 32% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Alaska - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
65.0%
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
$26,093
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 143 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Two or More 21.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, George H. Gilson Middle School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valdez City School District reports $26,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George H. Gilson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermon Hutchens Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valdez High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valdez Home School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George H. Gilson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 50:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~143 students)
Frequently asked questions about George H. Gilson Middle School
How many students attend George H. Gilson Middle School?
George H. Gilson Middle School has 143 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Valdez, AK. CCD year-over-year: 144 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George H. Gilson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at George H. Gilson Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George H. Gilson Middle School?
41.7% of students at George H. Gilson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George H. Gilson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at George H. Gilson Middle School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Valdez, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George H. Gilson Middle School?
George H. Gilson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 George H. Gilson Middle School rank among public schools in Valdez?
By Resource Investment Index, George H. Gilson Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Valdez, 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 Valdez City School District?
Besides George H. Gilson Middle School, Valdez City School District also operates Hermon Hutchens Elementary (287 students), Valdez High School (175 students), and Valdez Home School (50 students). See the Valdez City School District district page for the complete list.