Enrollment
21
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 020073000490
Klukwan School — Klukwan, AK
Federal NCES profile for Klukwan School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Klukwan School earns an F Resource Investment Index (35/100) on federal resource data.
- F
- Resource Index · 35/100
- 21
- students enrolled
School address
District: Chatham School District · Alaska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Klukwan School reports 21 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Chatham School District spends $40,849 per pupil district-wide, above the Alaska average of $33,240 and above the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 1.8% from local sources (property taxes), 62.7% from the state, and 35.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Klukwan School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Alaska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 21 | top 13% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
21 larger than 3% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
23.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$40,849
per pupil, district-wide
— above Alaska avg of $33,240
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 21 Top 13% in Alaska — larger than 87% of 496 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 020073000490
Student demographics
White 66.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.0%
Two or More 14.3%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chatham School District, which includes Klukwan School.
$40,849
Per student
+23%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+146%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.8%
State 62.7%
Federal 35.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- —
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Klukwan School
How many students attend Klukwan School?
Klukwan School has 21 students enrolled. It is a other school in Klukwan, AK.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Klukwan School?
The largest demographic group at Klukwan School is White at 66.7%. The school serves a student body in Klukwan, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Klukwan School?
Klukwan School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Klukwan School a good school?
Klukwan School earns an F Resource Investment Index (35/100) on federal resource data. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.