- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Teller, AK
James C. Isabell School
Federal NCES profile for James C. Isabell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020002000016
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James C. Isabell School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Alaska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 67
- students enrolled
James C. Isabell School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bering Strait School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020002000016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
James C. Isabell School held near 69 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 020002000016 · Teller, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
67 enr · 8.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tukurngailnguq School (239 students)
James C. Isabell School held near 69 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
James C. Isabell 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 67
James C. Isabell School
67 students
What this shows James C. Isabell School reports 67 students on the CCD universe file.
How James C. Isabell School compares
James C. Isabell 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 45% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
67
Bigger than 7% 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
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 14% in Alaska - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 98.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.0, James C. Isabell 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 James C. Isabell 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shishmaref School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Unalakleet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brevig Mission School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James C. Isabell 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 (~67 students)
Frequently asked questions about James C. Isabell School
How many students attend James C. Isabell School?
James C. Isabell School has 67 students enrolled. It is a public school in Teller, AK. CCD year-over-year: 70 (2022-23) → 69 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James C. Isabell School?
The student-teacher ratio at James C. Isabell School is 8.4:1, which is 45% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 46% 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 James C. Isabell School?
100.0% of students at James C. Isabell School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James C. Isabell School?
The largest demographic group at James C. Isabell School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.5% of enrollment, in Teller, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James C. Isabell School?
James C. Isabell 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).
What other schools are in Bering Strait School District?
Besides James C. Isabell 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.