- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nunam Iqua, AK
Nunam Iqua School
Federal NCES profile for Nunam Iqua School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020000300413
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nunam Iqua School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 64
- students enrolled
Nunam Iqua School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lower Yukon School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020000300413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Nunam Iqua School grew from 65 students in 2022-23 to 71 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 020000300413 · Nunam Iqua, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 12.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hooper Bay School (364 students)
Nunam Iqua School grew from 65 students in 2022-23 to 71 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Nunam Iqua School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hooper Bay Sch
Hooper Bay School
364 students
- Alakanuk Schoo
Alakanuk School
248 students
- Scammon Bay Sc
Scammon Bay School
246 students
- Emmonak School
Emmonak School
236 students
- Pilot Station
Pilot Station School
193 students
- This school 64
Nunam Iqua School
64 students
What this shows Nunam Iqua School reports 64 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nunam Iqua School compares
Nunam Iqua School is a growing 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 37% in Alaska - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$48,035
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: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 93.8%
Two or More 6.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Nunam Iqua School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Lower Yukon School District reports $48,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nunam Iqua School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooper Bay School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alakanuk School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scammon Bay School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emmonak School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pilot Station School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nunam Iqua School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~64 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nunam Iqua School
How many students attend Nunam Iqua School?
Nunam Iqua School has 64 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nunam Iqua, AK. CCD year-over-year: 65 (2022-23) → 71 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nunam Iqua School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nunam Iqua School is 12.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 18% 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 Nunam Iqua School?
100.0% of students at Nunam Iqua School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nunam Iqua School?
The largest demographic group at Nunam Iqua School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 93.8% of enrollment, in Nunam Iqua, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nunam Iqua School?
Nunam Iqua School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Lower Yukon School District?
Besides Nunam Iqua School, Lower Yukon School District also operates Hooper Bay School (364 students), Alakanuk School (248 students), and Scammon Bay School (246 students). See the Lower Yukon School District district page for the complete list.