Enrollment
114
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Petersburg, AK
Mitkof Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mitkof Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020066000604
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mitkof Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Petersburg · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 114
- students enrolled
Mitkof Middle School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mitkof Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Petersburg, AK.
School address
District: Petersburg Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020066000604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mitkof Middle School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mitkof Middle School
Mitkof Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Petersburg, Alaska, enrolling 114 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alaska median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 114 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (23%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Petersburg Borough School District spends $24,717 per pupil, 26% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Petersburg Borough School District also operates Rae C. Stedman Elementary (206 students) and Petersburg High School (144 students) alongside Mitkof 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 Mitkof Middle School compares
Mitkof 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 50% in Alaska - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$24,717
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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 64.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 3.5%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Mitkof Middle School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Petersburg Borough School District, which includes Mitkof Middle School.
$24,717
Per student
-26%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 62.3%
Federal 15.9%
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 Mitkof Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rae C. Stedman Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Petersburg High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mitkof Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~114 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mitkof Middle School
How many students attend Mitkof Middle School?
Mitkof Middle School has 114 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Petersburg, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitkof Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitkof Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 6% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mitkof Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mitkof Middle School is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Petersburg, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mitkof Middle School?
Mitkof Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Mitkof Middle School rank among public schools in Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Mitkof Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Petersburg, 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 Petersburg on the city page.
Is Mitkof Middle School a good school?
Mitkof Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. 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 Petersburg Borough School District?
Besides Mitkof Middle School, Petersburg Borough School District also operates Rae C. Stedman Elementary (206 students) and Petersburg High School (144 students). See the Petersburg Borough School District district page for the complete list.
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