- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Lions, AK
Port Lions School
Federal NCES profile for Port Lions School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020048000191
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Lions School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Alaska schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 25
- students enrolled
Port Lions School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kodiak Island Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020048000191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Port Lions School grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.2 → 2.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 020048000191 · Port Lions, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
25 enr · 8.3:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Kodiak High School (579 students)
Port Lions School grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 3.2 → 2.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Port Lions School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kodiak High Sc
Kodiak High School
579 students
- Kodiak Middle
Kodiak Middle School
401 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary
289 students
- Peterson Eleme 206
Peterson Elementary
206 students
- Akteach 199
Akteach
199 students
- This school 25
Port Lions School
25 students
What this shows Port Lions School reports 25 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Lions School compares
Port Lions 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 45% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 73% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 13% in Alaska - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$25,688
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.2 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 60.0%
White 40.0%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Port Lions School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Kodiak Island Borough School District reports $25,688 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Port Lions School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kodiak High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kodiak Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peterson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Akteach | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Lions School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 66.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~25 students)
Frequently asked questions about Port Lions School
How many students attend Port Lions School?
Port Lions School has 25 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Lions, AK. CCD year-over-year: 18 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Lions School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Lions School is 8.3:1, which is 45% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 47% 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 Lions School?
16.7% of students at Port Lions School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Lions School?
The largest demographic group at Port Lions School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 60.0% of enrollment, in Port Lions, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Lions School?
Port Lions School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Kodiak Island Borough School District?
Besides Port Lions School, Kodiak Island Borough School District also operates Kodiak High School (579 students), Kodiak Middle School (401 students), and East Elementary (289 students). See the Kodiak Island Borough School District district page for the complete list.