- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kiana, AK
Kiana School
Federal NCES profile for Kiana School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020062500295
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kiana School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 91
- students enrolled
Kiana School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Northwest Arctic Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020062500295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Kiana School grew from 99 students in 2022-23 to 104 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 020062500295 · Kiana, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
91 enr · 13:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: June Nelson Elementary (302 students)
Kiana School grew from 99 students in 2022-23 to 104 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Kiana School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- June Nelson El
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
- This school 91
Kiana School
91 students
What this shows Kiana School reports 91 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kiana School compares
Kiana 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
91
Bigger than 9% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 38% in Alaska - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.4%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 91.2%
Two or More 5.5%
White 3.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Kiana School 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 Kiana School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| June Nelson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kotzebue Middle/High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis-Ramoth School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckland School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aqqaluk High/Noorvik Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kiana School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
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 (~91 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kiana School
How many students attend Kiana School?
Kiana School has 91 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kiana, AK. CCD year-over-year: 99 (2022-23) → 104 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiana School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiana School is 13:1, which is 14% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 17% 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 Kiana School?
100.0% of students at Kiana School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kiana School?
The largest demographic group at Kiana School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 91.2% of enrollment, in Kiana, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiana School?
Kiana School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Northwest Arctic Borough School District?
Besides Kiana School, Northwest Arctic Borough School District also operates June Nelson Elementary (302 students), Kotzebue Middle/High School (299 students), and Davis-Ramoth School (252 students). See the Northwest Arctic Borough School District district page for the complete list.