Enrollment
414
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 020009000160
Pace Correspondence — Craig, AK
Federal NCES profile for Pace Correspondence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 18/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Craig City School District · Alaska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
86.6:1
vs 20:1 Alaska avg
+333% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pace Correspondence compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pace Correspondence reports 414 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 86.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 333% above the Alaska state mean of 20:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 445% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 828 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Craig City School District spends $13,948 per pupil district-wide, below the Alaska average of $36,093 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 7.7% from local sources (property taxes), 67.6% from the state, and 24.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pace Correspondence compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Alaska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 86.6:1 | ▲ 333% | 20:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 86% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
86.6:1
students per teacher
— 333% above state mean
Top 97% in Alaska — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,948
per pupil, district-wide
— below Alaska avg of $36,093
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 828 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 414 Top 86% in Alaska — larger than 14% of 496 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 86.6:1 +333% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 020009000160
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 828:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Craig City School District, which includes Pace Correspondence.
$13,948
Per student
-61%
vs Alaska
Avg $36,093
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 7.7%
State 67.6%
Federal 24.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
Similar other schools in Craig
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Pace Correspondence
How many students attend Pace Correspondence?
Pace Correspondence has 414 students enrolled. It is a other school in Craig, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pace Correspondence?
The student-teacher ratio at Pace Correspondence is 86.6:1, which is 333% higher than the Alaska average of 20:1 and 445% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pace Correspondence?
The largest demographic group at Pace Correspondence is White at 55.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Craig, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pace Correspondence?
Pace Correspondence has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.