- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Mitkof Middle School grew from 106 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (+15.1%).
Teacher FTE held 8.3 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 020066000604 · Petersburg, AK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
114 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Rae C. Stedman Elementary (206 students)
Mitkof Middle School grew from 106 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (+15.1%). Teacher FTE held 8.3 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Mitkof Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rae C. Stedman
Rae C. Stedman Elementary
206 students
- Petersburg Hig
Petersburg High School
144 students
- This school
Mitkof Middle School
114 students
What this shows Mitkof Middle School reports 114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mitkof Middle School compares
Mitkof Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$25,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.5 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.
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
District finance for Petersburg Borough School District reports $25,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~114 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), up 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.