- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kotzebue, AK
June Nelson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for June Nelson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020062500298
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
June Nelson Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Alaska schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Kotzebue · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 94.0%
- free-lunch eligible
June Nelson Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, June Nelson Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kotzebue, AK.
School address
District: Northwest Arctic Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020062500298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
June Nelson Elementary grew from 265 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+15.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 020062500298 · Kotzebue, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 17.8:1 · 94.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Kotzebue Middle/High School (299 students)
June Nelson Elementary grew from 265 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+15.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
June Nelson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
June Nelson Elementary
302 students
- Kotzebue Middl
Kotzebue Middle/High School
299 students
- Davis-Ramoth S
Davis-Ramoth School
252 students
- Buckland Schoo
Buckland School
224 students
- Aqqaluk High/N
Aqqaluk High/Noorvik Elementary
212 students
- Napaaqtugmiut
Napaaqtugmiut School
161 students
What this shows June Nelson Elementary reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How June Nelson Elementary compares
June Nelson 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.0% | ▲ 53% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 78% in Alaska - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
70.2%
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
$46,368
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
American Indian / Alaska Native 82.5%
Two or More 12.3%
White 2.6%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, June Nelson Elementary is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Northwest Arctic Borough School District reports $46,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How June Nelson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotzebue Middle/High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis-Ramoth School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckland School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aqqaluk High/Noorvik Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Napaaqtugmiut School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to June Nelson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Kotzebue
2 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 (~302 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about June Nelson Elementary
How many students attend June Nelson Elementary?
June Nelson Elementary has 302 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kotzebue, AK. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at June Nelson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at June Nelson Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at June Nelson Elementary?
94.0% of students at June Nelson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of June Nelson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at June Nelson Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 82.5% of enrollment, in Kotzebue, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for June Nelson Elementary?
June Nelson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 June Nelson Elementary rank among schools in Kotzebue?
By Resource Investment Index, June Nelson Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kotzebue, 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 Northwest Arctic Borough School District?
Besides June Nelson Elementary, Northwest Arctic Borough School District also operates Kotzebue Middle/High School (299 students), Davis-Ramoth School (252 students), and Buckland School (224 students). See the Northwest Arctic Borough School District district page for the complete list.