- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pilot Station, AK
Pilot Station School
Federal NCES profile for Pilot Station School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020000300410
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pilot Station School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Alaska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 193
- students enrolled
Pilot Station School has class sizes larger than 91% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lower Yukon School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020000300410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Pilot Station School held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 020000300410 · Pilot Station, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 21.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Hooper Bay School (364 students)
Pilot Station School held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Pilot Station 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
- This school
Pilot Station School
193 students
- Mountain Villa
Mountain Village School
185 students
What this shows Pilot Station School reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pilot Station School compares
Pilot Station 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 41% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
193
Bigger than 19% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 91% in Alaska - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
84.5%
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
6
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 95.3%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Pilot Station 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 Pilot Station School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooper Bay School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alakanuk School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scammon Bay School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emmonak School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Village School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pilot Station 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
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pilot Station School
How many students attend Pilot Station School?
Pilot Station School has 193 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pilot Station, AK. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pilot Station School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pilot Station School is 21.4:1, which is 41% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pilot Station School?
100.0% of students at Pilot Station School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pilot Station School?
The largest demographic group at Pilot Station School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.3% of enrollment, in Pilot Station, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pilot Station School?
Pilot Station School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Lower Yukon School District?
Besides Pilot Station 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.