Enrollment
7,876
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
What stands out at Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea)
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) is a large combined-grade school in Fairbanks, Alaska, enrolling 7,876 students.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alaska, bigger than 99% of state schools at 7,876 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 45/100).
The surrounding Galena City School District spends $5,620 per pupil, 83% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Fairbanks's public schools, it stands alongside Raven School (3,687 students): Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) is larger than that campus by headcount.
Galena City School District also operates Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) (185 students) and Sidney C. Huntington Elementary (65 students) alongside Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) compares
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
Funding equity
$5,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galena City School District, which includes Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea).
$5,620
Per student
-83%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
-66%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.1%
State 91.2%
Federal 5.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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.
Raven School
Standard public school
3,687 students
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio. 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.
Is Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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