- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kivalina, AK
Kisimgiugtuq School
Federal NCES profile for Kisimgiugtuq School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020062500300
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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
Kisimgiugtuq School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Alaska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37.5:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 97.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 150
- students enrolled
Kisimgiugtuq School has class sizes larger than 98% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Northwest Arctic Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020062500300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Kisimgiugtuq School held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 020062500300 · Kivalina, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 37.5:1 · 97.4% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: June Nelson Elementary (302 students)
Kisimgiugtuq School held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Kisimgiugtuq 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
Kisimgiugtuq School
150 students
What this shows Kisimgiugtuq School reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kisimgiugtuq School compares
Kisimgiugtuq 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 | 37.5:1 | ▲ 147% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.4% | ▲ 58% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
37.5:1
students per teacher
- 147% above state mean
Top 98% in Alaska - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
62.7%
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
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 93.3%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.7, Kisimgiugtuq 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 Kisimgiugtuq School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| June Nelson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kotzebue Middle/High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davis-Ramoth School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckland School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aqqaluk High/Noorvik Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kisimgiugtuq 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 (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kisimgiugtuq School
How many students attend Kisimgiugtuq School?
Kisimgiugtuq School has 150 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kivalina, AK. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kisimgiugtuq School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kisimgiugtuq School is 37.5:1, which is 147% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 139% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kisimgiugtuq School?
97.4% of students at Kisimgiugtuq School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kisimgiugtuq School?
The largest demographic group at Kisimgiugtuq School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 93.3% of enrollment, in Kivalina, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kisimgiugtuq School?
Kisimgiugtuq School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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).
What other schools are in Northwest Arctic Borough School District?
Besides Kisimgiugtuq 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.