- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nanwalek, AK
Nanwalek School
Federal NCES profile for Nanwalek School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020039000157
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nanwalek School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Alaska schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 60
- students enrolled
Nanwalek School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Nanwalek School held near 81 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 020039000157 · Nanwalek, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
60 enr · 8.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Nanwalek School held near 81 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Nanwalek School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connections
Connections
1,188 students
- Soldotna High
Soldotna High School
695 students
- Kenai Central
Kenai Central High School
525 students
- Mt. View Eleme 449
Mt. View Elementary
449 students
- Kenai Middle S 408
Kenai Middle School
408 students
- This school 60
Nanwalek School
60 students
What this shows Nanwalek School reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nanwalek School compares
Nanwalek 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 43% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
60
Bigger than 6% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 14% in Alaska - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$19,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 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 83.3%
Two or More 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Nanwalek School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District reports $19,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nanwalek School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connections | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soldotna High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nanwalek School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~60 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nanwalek School
How many students attend Nanwalek School?
Nanwalek School has 60 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nanwalek, AK. CCD year-over-year: 84 (2022-23) → 81 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nanwalek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nanwalek School is 8.6:1, which is 43% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 45% 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 Nanwalek School?
100.0% of students at Nanwalek School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nanwalek School?
The largest demographic group at Nanwalek School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 83.3% of enrollment, in Nanwalek, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nanwalek School?
Nanwalek School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides Nanwalek School, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students), Soldotna High School (695 students), and Kenai Central High School (525 students). See the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District district page for the complete list.