- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Craig, AK
Pace Correspondence
Federal NCES profile for Pace Correspondence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020009000160
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pace Correspondence earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Craig · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 82.8:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 414
- students enrolled
Pace Correspondence has class sizes larger than 99% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pace Correspondence ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Craig, AK.
School address
District: Craig City School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020009000160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Pace Correspondence grew from 433 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 5.5 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 020009000160 · Craig, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 82.8:1 · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Craig Elementary (82 students)
Pace Correspondence grew from 433 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE held 5.5 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Pace Correspondence in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pace Correspondence
414 students
- Craig Elementa 82
Craig Elementary
82 students
- Craig High Sch 67
Craig High School
67 students
- Craig Middle S 52
Craig Middle School
52 students
What this shows Pace Correspondence reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pace Correspondence compares
Pace Correspondence 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 | 82.8:1 | ▲ 445% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
82.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
82.8:1
students per teacher
- 445% above state mean
Top 99% in Alaska - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$13,443
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.3%
Two or More 17.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.8%
Asian 4.1%
African American 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Pace Correspondence is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Craig City School District reports $13,443 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pace Correspondence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Craig High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Craig Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pace Correspondence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Craig
1 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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pace Correspondence
How many students attend Pace Correspondence?
Pace Correspondence has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Craig, AK. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pace Correspondence?
The student-teacher ratio at Pace Correspondence is 82.8:1, which is 445% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 427% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pace Correspondence?
The largest demographic group at Pace Correspondence is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in Craig, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pace Correspondence?
Pace Correspondence has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Pace Correspondence rank among public schools in Craig?
By Resource Investment Index, Pace Correspondence ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Craig, 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 Craig City School District?
Besides Pace Correspondence, Craig City School District also operates Craig Elementary (82 students), Craig High School (67 students), and Craig Middle School (52 students). See the Craig City School District district page for the complete list.