- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Koliganek, AK
Koliganek School
Federal NCES profile for Koliganek School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020071000333
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Koliganek School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 60
- students enrolled
Koliganek School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Southwest Region School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020071000333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Koliganek School grew from 57 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 4.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 020071000333 · Koliganek, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
60 enr · 12:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Togiak School (198 students)
Koliganek School grew from 57 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 4.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Koliganek School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Togiak School
Togiak School
198 students
- Manokotak Scho
Manokotak School
139 students
- Chief Ivan Blu
Chief Ivan Blunka School
133 students
- This school 60
Koliganek School
60 students
- Aleknagik Scho 28
Aleknagik School
28 students
- Twin Hills Sch 26
Twin Hills School
26 students
What this shows Koliganek School reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How Koliganek School compares
Koliganek 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
60
Bigger than 6% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 33% in Alaska - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$42,157
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 96.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.4, Koliganek School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Southwest Region School District reports $42,157 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Koliganek School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Togiak School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manokotak School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chief Ivan Blunka School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aleknagik School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twin Hills School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Koliganek School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~60 students)
Frequently asked questions about Koliganek School
How many students attend Koliganek School?
Koliganek School has 60 students enrolled. It is a public school in Koliganek, AK. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 61 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Koliganek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Koliganek School is 12:1, which is 21% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 24% 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 Koliganek School?
100.0% of students at Koliganek School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Koliganek School?
The largest demographic group at Koliganek School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.7% of enrollment, in Koliganek, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Koliganek School?
Koliganek School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Southwest Region School District?
Besides Koliganek School, Southwest Region School District also operates Togiak School (198 students), Manokotak School (139 students), and Chief Ivan Blunka School (133 students). See the Southwest Region School District district page for the complete list.