Enrollment
274
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nome-Beltz Middle/High compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nome-Beltz Middle/High
Nome-Beltz Middle/High is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Nome, Alaska, enrolling 274 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 274 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 495 scored Alaska schools.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (58%) and Two or More (32%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 183 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Nome Public Schools spends $24,927 per pupil, 25% 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.
Discipline events run high: 76 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 274 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Nome's public schools, it stands alongside Nome Elementary (306 students): Nome-Beltz Middle/High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 13.9:1).
Nome Public Schools also operates Nome Elementary (306 students) and Anvil City Science Academy (60 students) alongside Nome-Beltz Middle/High.
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 Nome-Beltz Middle/High compares
Nome-Beltz Middle/High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,927
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nome Public Schools, which includes Nome-Beltz Middle/High.
$24,927
Per student
-25%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 61.0%
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 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
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~274 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Nome on the city page.
Is Nome-Beltz Middle/High a good school?
Nome-Beltz Middle/High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Alaska schools. 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 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.
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