- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nome, AK
Nome-Beltz Middle/High
Federal NCES profile for Nome-Beltz Middle/High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020057000568
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nome-Beltz Middle/High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Alaska schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Nome · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nome-Beltz Middle/High has class sizes smaller than 74% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nome-Beltz Middle/High ranks #1 of 3 schools in Nome, AK.
School address
District: Nome Public Schools · Alaska
NCES ID 020057000568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Nome-Beltz Middle/High held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 020057000568 · Nome, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 11:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Nome Elementary (306 students)
Nome-Beltz Middle/High held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Nome-Beltz Middle/High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nome Elementar
Nome Elementary
306 students
- This school
Nome-Beltz Middle/High
274 students
- Anvil City Sci 60
Anvil City Science Academy
60 students
- Extensions Cor 32
Extensions Correspondence
32 students
What this shows Nome-Beltz Middle/High reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nome-Beltz Middle/High compares
Nome-Beltz Middle/High 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
11:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 26% in Alaska - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.4%
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
$25,174
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 58.0%
Two or More 32.1%
White 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Nome-Beltz Middle/High is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Nome Public Schools reports $25,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nome-Beltz Middle/High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nome Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anvil City Science Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Extensions Correspondence | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Nome-Beltz Middle/High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Nome
2 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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nome-Beltz Middle/High
How many students attend Nome-Beltz Middle/High?
Nome-Beltz Middle/High has 274 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nome, AK. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nome-Beltz Middle/High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nome-Beltz Middle/High is 11:1, which is 28% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 30% 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 Nome-Beltz Middle/High?
100.0% of students at Nome-Beltz Middle/High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nome-Beltz Middle/High?
The largest demographic group at Nome-Beltz Middle/High is American Indian / Alaska Native at 58.0% of enrollment, in Nome, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nome-Beltz Middle/High?
Nome-Beltz Middle/High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Nome-Beltz Middle/High rank among schools in Nome?
By Resource Investment Index, Nome-Beltz Middle/High ranks #1 of 3 schools in Nome, 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 Nome Public Schools?
Besides Nome-Beltz Middle/High, Nome Public Schools also operates Nome Elementary (306 students), Anvil City Science Academy (60 students), and Extensions Correspondence (32 students). See the Nome Public Schools district page for the complete list.