- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Utqiagvik, AK
Kiita Learning Community
Federal NCES profile for Kiita Learning Community, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020061000470
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kiita Learning Community earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Alaska schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Utqiagvik · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kiita Learning Community has class sizes larger than 86% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kiita Learning Community ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Utqiagvik, AK.
School address
District: North Slope Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020061000470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Kiita Learning Community shrank from 54 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (-22.2%).
Teacher FTE added 2.4 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 020061000470 · Utqiagvik, AK High · SMALL · TRAD
39 enr · 19.5:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Fred Ipalook Elementary (494 students)
Kiita Learning Community shrank from 54 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (-22.2%). Teacher FTE added 2.4 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Kiita Learning Community 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 39
Kiita Learning Community
39 students
What this shows Kiita Learning Community reports 39 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kiita Learning Community compares
Kiita Learning Community is a shrinking 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 55% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 86% in Alaska - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 39 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 87.2%
Two or More 12.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Kiita Learning Community is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Kiita Learning Community Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Ipalook Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tikigaq School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eben Hopson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nuiqsut Trapper School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kiita Learning Community'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
Similar high schools in Utqiagvik
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~39 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kiita Learning Community
How many students attend Kiita Learning Community?
Kiita Learning Community has 39 students enrolled. It is a high school in Utqiagvik, AK. CCD year-over-year: 54 (2022-23) → 42 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiita Learning Community?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiita Learning Community is 19.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kiita Learning Community?
27.8% of students at Kiita Learning Community are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kiita Learning Community?
The largest demographic group at Kiita Learning Community is American Indian / Alaska Native at 87.2% of enrollment, in Utqiagvik, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiita Learning Community?
Kiita Learning Community has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kiita Learning Community rank among public schools in Utqiagvik?
By Resource Investment Index, Kiita Learning Community ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Utqiagvik, 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 North Slope Borough School District?
Besides Kiita Learning Community, 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.