- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nuiqsut, AK
Nuiqsut Trapper School
Federal NCES profile for Nuiqsut Trapper School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020061000288
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nuiqsut Trapper School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Alaska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 143
- students enrolled
Nuiqsut Trapper School has class sizes larger than 80% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Slope Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020061000288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Nuiqsut Trapper School held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 020061000288 · Nuiqsut, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
143 enr · 17.9:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Fred Ipalook Elementary (494 students)
Nuiqsut Trapper School held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Nuiqsut Trapper School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fred Ipalook E
Fred Ipalook Elementary
494 students
- Barrow High Sc
Barrow High School
259 students
- Tikigaq School
Tikigaq School
230 students
- Eben Hopson Mi
Eben Hopson Middle School
214 students
- This school 143
Nuiqsut Trapper School
143 students
- Alak School 138
Alak School
138 students
What this shows Nuiqsut Trapper School reports 143 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nuiqsut Trapper School compares
Nuiqsut Trapper School 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 2% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Alaska - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
71.3%
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
$41,153
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 92.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Nuiqsut Trapper School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for North Slope Borough School District reports $41,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nuiqsut Trapper School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Ipalook Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barrow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tikigaq School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eben Hopson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alak School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nuiqsut Trapper School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~143 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nuiqsut Trapper School
How many students attend Nuiqsut Trapper School?
Nuiqsut Trapper School has 143 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nuiqsut, AK. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 163 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nuiqsut Trapper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nuiqsut Trapper School is 17.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nuiqsut Trapper School?
62.7% of students at Nuiqsut Trapper School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nuiqsut Trapper School?
The largest demographic group at Nuiqsut Trapper School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 92.3% of enrollment, in Nuiqsut, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nuiqsut Trapper School?
Nuiqsut Trapper School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in North Slope Borough School District?
Besides Nuiqsut Trapper School, North Slope Borough School District also operates Fred Ipalook Elementary (494 students), Barrow High School (259 students), and Tikigaq School (230 students). See the North Slope Borough School District district page for the complete list.