- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Pole, AK
North Pole Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Pole Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020060000652
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Pole Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Alaska schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in North Pole · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Pole Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Pole Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in North Pole, AK.
School address
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020060000652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
North Pole Middle School shrank from 531 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 020060000652 · North Pole, AK Middle · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 23.4:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Lathrop High School (788 students)
North Pole Middle School shrank from 531 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
North Pole Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lathrop High S
Lathrop High School
788 students
- Fairbanks B.E.
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
784 students
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High School
782 students
- North Pole Hig
North Pole High School
695 students
- This school
North Pole Middle School
631 students
- Tanana Middle
Tanana Middle School
523 students
What this shows North Pole Middle School reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Pole Middle School compares
North Pole Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 54% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 48% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 94% in Alaska - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.4%
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
$17,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 631 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.5%
Two or More 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, North Pole Middle School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairbanks North Star Borough School District reports $17,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Pole Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairbanks B.E.S.T. | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| West Valley High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Pole High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tanana Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Pole Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~631 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Pole Middle School
How many students attend North Pole Middle School?
North Pole Middle School has 631 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Pole, AK. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pole Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Pole Middle School is 23.4:1, which is 54% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Pole Middle School?
32.2% of students at North Pole Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Pole Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Pole Middle School is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in North Pole, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Pole Middle School?
North Pole Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 North Pole Middle School rank among public schools in North Pole?
By Resource Investment Index, North Pole Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in North Pole, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Pole on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
Besides North Pole Middle School, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District also operates Lathrop High School (788 students), Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (784 students), and West Valley High School (782 students). See the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District district page for the complete list.