- Enrollment
- 3,687
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ruby, AK
Merreline a Kangas School
Federal NCES profile for Merreline a Kangas School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020086200386
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merreline a Kangas School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Alaska schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 95.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 24
- students enrolled
Merreline a Kangas School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Yukon-Koyukuk School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020086200386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Merreline a Kangas School grew from 23 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (+30.4%).
Teacher FTE held 4.1 → 4.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 020086200386 · Ruby, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 6:1 · 95.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Raven School (3,687 students)
Merreline a Kangas School grew from 23 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (+30.4%). Teacher FTE held 4.1 → 4.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Merreline a Kangas School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Raven School
Raven School
3,687 students
- Jimmy Huntingt 88
Jimmy Huntington School
88 students
- Minto School 55
Minto School
55 students
- Andrew K. Demo 45
Andrew K. Demoski School
45 students
- Johnny Oldman 29
Johnny Oldman School
29 students
- This school 24
Merreline a Kangas School
24 students
What this shows Merreline a Kangas School reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merreline a Kangas School compares
Merreline a Kangas 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 | 6:1 | ▼ 61% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.7% | ▲ 56% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
6:1
students per teacher
- 61% below state mean
Top 7% in Alaska - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$12,886
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 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.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 87.5%
White 8.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Merreline a Kangas School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Yukon-Koyukuk School District reports $12,886 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Merreline a Kangas School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raven School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Jimmy Huntington School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minto School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andrew K. Demoski School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnny Oldman School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merreline a Kangas School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~24 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Merreline a Kangas School
How many students attend Merreline a Kangas School?
Merreline a Kangas School has 24 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ruby, AK. CCD year-over-year: 23 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merreline a Kangas School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merreline a Kangas School is 6:1, which is 61% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 62% 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 Merreline a Kangas School?
95.7% of students at Merreline a Kangas School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merreline a Kangas School?
The largest demographic group at Merreline a Kangas School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 87.5% of enrollment, in Ruby, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merreline a Kangas School?
Merreline a Kangas School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Yukon-Koyukuk School District?
Besides Merreline a Kangas School, Yukon-Koyukuk School District also operates Raven School (3,687 students), Jimmy Huntington School (88 students), and Minto School (55 students). See the Yukon-Koyukuk School District district page for the complete list.