- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Pole, AK
Midnight Sun Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Midnight Sun Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020060000258
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midnight Sun Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Alaska schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in North Pole · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Midnight Sun Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midnight Sun Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in North Pole, AK.
School address
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020060000258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Midnight Sun Elementary School shrank from 337 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 020060000258 · North Pole, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 16.9:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lathrop High School (788 students)
Midnight Sun Elementary School shrank from 337 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Midnight Sun Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lathrop High S
Lathrop High School
788 students
- Fairbanks B.E.
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
784 students
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High School
782 students
- North Pole Hig
North Pole High School
695 students
- North Pole Mid
North Pole Middle School
631 students
- This school
Midnight Sun Elementary School
322 students
What this shows Midnight Sun Elementary School reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midnight Sun Elementary School compares
Midnight Sun Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 58% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 73% in Alaska - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.1%
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
$17,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 11.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Midnight Sun Elementary School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairbanks North Star Borough School District reports $17,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midnight Sun Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairbanks B.E.S.T. | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| West Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Pole High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pole Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midnight Sun Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in North Pole
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midnight Sun Elementary School
How many students attend Midnight Sun Elementary School?
Midnight Sun Elementary School has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Pole, AK. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midnight Sun Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midnight Sun Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 11% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midnight Sun Elementary School?
25.8% of students at Midnight Sun Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midnight Sun Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Midnight Sun Elementary School is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in North Pole, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midnight Sun Elementary School?
Midnight Sun Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
How does Midnight Sun Elementary School rank among public schools in North Pole?
By Resource Investment Index, Midnight Sun Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in North Pole, 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 North Pole on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
Besides Midnight Sun Elementary School, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District also operates Lathrop High School (788 students), Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (784 students), and West Valley High School (782 students). See the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District district page for the complete list.