- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Point Lay, AK
Kali School
Federal NCES profile for Kali School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020061000290
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kali School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Alaska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 75
- students enrolled
Kali School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Slope Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020061000290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Kali School grew from 83 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 020061000290 · Point Lay, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
75 enr · 9.4:1 · 13.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Fred Ipalook Elementary (494 students)
Kali School grew from 83 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Kali School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fred Ipalook E
Fred Ipalook Elementary
494 students
- Barrow High Sc
Barrow High School
259 students
- Tikigaq School
Tikigaq School
230 students
- Eben Hopson Mi
Eben Hopson Middle School
214 students
- Nuiqsut Trappe 143
Nuiqsut Trapper School
143 students
- This school 75
Kali School
75 students
What this shows Kali School reports 75 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kali School compares
Kali School 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 38% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 78% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 18% in Alaska - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$41,153
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
Counselors0.0 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 94.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Kali School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for North Slope Borough School District reports $41,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kali School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Ipalook Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrow High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tikigaq School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eben Hopson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nuiqsut Trapper School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kali School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~75 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kali School
How many students attend Kali School?
Kali School has 75 students enrolled. It is a public school in Point Lay, AK. CCD year-over-year: 83 (2022-23) → 88 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kali School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kali School is 9.4:1, which is 38% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 40% 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 Kali School?
13.3% of students at Kali School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kali School?
The largest demographic group at Kali School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 94.7% of enrollment, in Point Lay, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kali School?
Kali School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in North Slope Borough School District?
Besides Kali School, North Slope Borough School District also operates Fred Ipalook Elementary (494 students), Barrow High School (259 students), and Tikigaq School (230 students). See the North Slope Borough School District district page for the complete list.