- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Haines, AK
Haines Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Haines Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020027000144
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Haines Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Haines · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Haines Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Haines Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Haines, AK.
School address
District: Haines Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020027000144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Haines Elementary grew from 166 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.1 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 020027000144 · Haines, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 11.8:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines High School (78 students)
Haines Elementary grew from 166 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 13.1 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Haines Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Haines Elementary
153 students
- Haines High Sc
Haines High School
78 students
- Haines Home Sc 24
Haines Home School
24 students
What this shows Haines Elementary reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Haines Elementary compares
Haines Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 51% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 31% in Alaska - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.1%
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
$23,885
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 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 34.0%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Haines Elementary is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Haines Borough School District reports $23,885 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Haines Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haines Home School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Haines Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Haines
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~153 students)
Frequently asked questions about Haines Elementary
How many students attend Haines Elementary?
Haines Elementary has 153 students enrolled. It is a public school in Haines, AK. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haines Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Haines Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 25% 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 Haines Elementary?
30.1% of students at Haines Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Haines Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Haines Elementary is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Haines, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Haines Elementary?
Haines Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Haines Elementary rank among public schools in Haines?
By Resource Investment Index, Haines Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Haines, 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 Haines Borough School District?
Besides Haines Elementary, Haines Borough School District also operates Haines High School (78 students) and Haines Home School (24 students). See the Haines Borough School District district page for the complete list.