- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairbanks, AK
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea)
Federal NCES profile for Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020013000253
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Alaska.
- #15 of 17
- schools in Fairbanks · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 7,876
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) ranks #15 of 17 schools in Fairbanks, AK.
School address
District: Galena City School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020013000253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+587 students YoY
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) grew from 6,899 students in 2022-23 to 7,486 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 61.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+587 students YoY 020013000253 · Fairbanks, AK Other · LARGE · TRAD
7,876 enr · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) (185 students)
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) grew from 6,899 students in 2022-23 to 7,486 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 61.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea)
7,876 students
- Galena Interio 185
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)
185 students
- Sidney C. Hunt 65
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary
65 students
- Sidney C. Hunt 42
Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School
42 students
What this shows Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) reports 7,876 students on the CCD universe file.
How Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) compares
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 7,876 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7,876
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Funding equity
$6,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Two or More 10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) is about as mixed as the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Galena City School District reports $6,532 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Sidney C. Huntington Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Fairbanks
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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Standard public school
784 students
Barnette Magnet School
Standard public school
417 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Weller Elementary
Standard public school
413 students 18:1 students per teacher
Pearl Creek Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Ladd Elementary
Standard public school
383 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
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.
Frequently asked questions about Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea)
How many students attend Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea)?
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) has 7,876 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairbanks, AK. CCD year-over-year: 6,899 (2022-23) → 7,486 (2023-24), up 587.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea)?
The largest demographic group at Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Fairbanks, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea)?
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. 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 Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) rank among schools in Fairbanks?
By Resource Investment Index, Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) ranks #15 of 17 schools in Fairbanks, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fairbanks on the city page.
What other schools are in Galena City School District?
Besides Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea), Galena City School District also operates Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) (185 students), Sidney C. Huntington Elementary (65 students), and Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School (42 students). See the Galena City School District district page for the complete list.