- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Graham, AK
Port Graham School
Federal NCES profile for Port Graham School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020039000168
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Graham School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 29
- students enrolled
Port Graham School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Port Graham School grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 020039000168 · Port Graham, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 14.5:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Port Graham School grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Port Graham School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connections
Connections
1,188 students
- Soldotna High
Soldotna High School
695 students
- Kenai Central
Kenai Central High School
525 students
- Mt. View Eleme 449
Mt. View Elementary
449 students
- Kenai Middle S 408
Kenai Middle School
408 students
- This school 29
Port Graham School
29 students
What this shows Port Graham School reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Graham School compares
Port Graham 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 27% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 51% in Alaska - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$19,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 75.9%
Two or More 24.1%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Port Graham School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District reports $19,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Port Graham School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connections | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soldotna High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Graham School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~29 students)
Frequently asked questions about Port Graham School
How many students attend Port Graham School?
Port Graham School has 29 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Graham, AK. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Graham School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Graham School is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 8% 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 Port Graham School?
77.8% of students at Port Graham School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Graham School?
The largest demographic group at Port Graham School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 75.9% of enrollment, in Port Graham, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Graham School?
Port Graham School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides Port Graham School, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students), Soldotna High School (695 students), and Kenai Central High School (525 students). See the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District district page for the complete list.