- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mountain Village, AK
Mountain Village School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Village School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020000300220
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Village School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 185
- students enrolled
Mountain Village School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lower Yukon School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020000300220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Mountain Village School held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 020000300220 · Mountain Village, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 13.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Hooper Bay School (364 students)
Mountain Village School held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Mountain Village School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hooper Bay Sch
Hooper Bay School
364 students
- Alakanuk Schoo
Alakanuk School
248 students
- Scammon Bay Sc
Scammon Bay School
246 students
- Emmonak School
Emmonak School
236 students
- Pilot Station
Pilot Station School
193 students
- This school
Mountain Village School
185 students
What this shows Mountain Village School reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Village School compares
Mountain Village 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 40% in Alaska - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
80.5%
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
$48,035
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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 97.3%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, Mountain Village School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Lower Yukon School District reports $48,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Village School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooper Bay School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alakanuk School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scammon Bay School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emmonak School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pilot Station School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Village School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Village School
How many students attend Mountain Village School?
Mountain Village School has 185 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mountain Village, AK. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Village School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Village School is 13.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 16% 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 Mountain Village School?
100.0% of students at Mountain Village School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Village School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Village School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 97.3% of enrollment, in Mountain Village, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Village School?
Mountain Village School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Lower Yukon School District?
Besides Mountain Village School, Lower Yukon School District also operates Hooper Bay School (364 students), Alakanuk School (248 students), and Scammon Bay School (246 students). See the Lower Yukon School District district page for the complete list.