Enrollment
631
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Pole Middle School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Pole Middle School
North Pole Middle School is a large middle school in North Pole, Alaska, enrolling 631 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 94% of Alaska schools and 54% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alaska, bigger than 93% of state schools at 631 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 495 Alaska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 39 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #36, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Two or More (17%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 631 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fairbanks North Star Borough School District spends $18,816 per pupil, 43% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 131 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 631 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District also operates Lathrop High School (788 students) and Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (784 students) alongside North Pole Middle School.
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 North Pole Middle School compares
North Pole Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,816
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, which includes North Pole Middle School.
$18,816
Per student
-43%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 58.3%
Federal 19.7%
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 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
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~631 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Pole Middle School a good school?
North Pole Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 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.
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