Enrollment
401
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kodiak, AK
Kodiak Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kodiak Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020048000186
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kodiak Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Kodiak · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kodiak Middle School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kodiak Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Kodiak, AK.
School address
District: Kodiak Island Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020048000186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.7%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kodiak Middle School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kodiak Middle School
Kodiak Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Kodiak, Alaska, enrolling 401 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.7% lands close to the Alaska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 401 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Among 36 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Asian (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kodiak Island Borough School District spends $24,046 per pupil, 28% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kodiak Island Borough School District also operates Kodiak High School (579 students) and East Elementary (289 students) alongside Kodiak Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kodiak Middle School compares
Kodiak Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 22% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Alaska - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$24,046
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
Asian 27.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.2%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Kodiak Middle School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kodiak Island Borough School District, which includes Kodiak Middle School.
$24,046
Per student
-28%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.5%
State 65.7%
Federal 15.8%
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.
How Kodiak Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kodiak High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peterson Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Akteach | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Main Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kodiak Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 66.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~401 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kodiak Middle School
How many students attend Kodiak Middle School?
Kodiak Middle School has 401 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kodiak, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kodiak Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kodiak Middle School is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kodiak Middle School?
47.7% of students at Kodiak Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kodiak Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kodiak Middle School is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Kodiak, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kodiak Middle School?
Kodiak Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kodiak Middle School rank among public schools in Kodiak?
By Resource Investment Index, Kodiak Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Kodiak, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kodiak on the city page.
Is Kodiak Middle School a good school?
Kodiak Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kodiak Island Borough School District?
Besides Kodiak Middle School, Kodiak Island Borough School District also operates Kodiak High School (579 students), East Elementary (289 students), and Peterson Elementary (206 students). See the Kodiak Island Borough School District district page for the complete list.
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