- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nome, AK
Nome Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nome Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020057000254
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nome Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Nome · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nome Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nome Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Nome, AK.
School address
District: Nome Public Schools · Alaska
NCES ID 020057000254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Nome Elementary held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 020057000254 · Nome, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Nome-Beltz Middle/High (274 students)
Nome Elementary held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Nome Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nome Elementary
306 students
- Nome-Beltz Mid
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 Elementary reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nome Elementary compares
Nome Elementary 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
306
Bigger than 33% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 46% in Alaska - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
75.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 42.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 42.5%
White 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Two or More at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Nome Elementary 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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nome-Beltz Middle/High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anvil City Science Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Extensions Correspondence | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Nome Elementary'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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nome Elementary
How many students attend Nome Elementary?
Nome Elementary has 306 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nome, AK. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nome Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nome Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 11% 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 Elementary?
100.0% of students at Nome Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nome Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nome Elementary is Two or More at 42.8% of enrollment, in Nome, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nome Elementary?
Nome Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among schools in Nome?
By Resource Investment Index, Nome Elementary ranks #3 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 Elementary, Nome Public Schools also operates Nome-Beltz Middle/High (274 students), Anvil City Science Academy (60 students), and Extensions Correspondence (32 students). See the Nome Public Schools district page for the complete list.