- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atqasuk, AK
Meade River School
Federal NCES profile for Meade River School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020061000284
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meade River School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 86
- students enrolled
Meade River School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Slope Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020061000284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Meade River School held near 85 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 020061000284 · Atqasuk, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
86 enr · 12.3:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Fred Ipalook Elementary (494 students)
Meade River School held near 85 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Meade River School 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 86
Meade River School
86 students
What this shows Meade River School reports 86 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meade River School compares
Meade River 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 27% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 86 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
86
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 35% in Alaska - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.2%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 91.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Meade River School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
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 Meade River School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Ipalook Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tikigaq School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eben Hopson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nuiqsut Trapper School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meade River School'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
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 (~86 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meade River School
How many students attend Meade River School?
Meade River School has 86 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atqasuk, AK. CCD year-over-year: 84 (2022-23) → 85 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meade River School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meade River School is 12.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 22% 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 Meade River School?
45.2% of students at Meade River School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meade River School?
The largest demographic group at Meade River School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 91.9% of enrollment, in Atqasuk, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meade River School?
Meade River School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in North Slope Borough School District?
Besides Meade River School, 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.