- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fairbanks, AK
Randy Smith Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Randy Smith Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020060000324
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Randy Smith Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Alaska schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Fairbanks · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Randy Smith Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Randy Smith Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Fairbanks, AK.
School address
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020060000324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Randy Smith Middle School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 020060000324 · Fairbanks, AK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 18.8:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lathrop High School (788 students)
Randy Smith Middle School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Randy Smith Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lathrop High S
Lathrop High School
788 students
- Fairbanks B.E.
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
784 students
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High School
782 students
- North Pole Hig
North Pole High School
695 students
- North Pole Mid
North Pole Middle School
631 students
- This school
Randy Smith Middle School
413 students
What this shows Randy Smith Middle School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Randy Smith Middle School compares
Randy Smith Middle 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 64% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 83% in Alaska - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$17,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
Two or More 18.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Randy Smith Middle School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairbanks North Star Borough School District reports $17,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Randy Smith Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairbanks B.E.S.T. | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| West Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Pole High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pole Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Randy Smith Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle schools in Fairbanks
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Randy Smith Middle School
How many students attend Randy Smith Middle School?
Randy Smith Middle School has 413 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fairbanks, AK. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randy Smith Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Randy Smith Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Randy Smith Middle School?
21.9% of students at Randy Smith Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randy Smith Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Randy Smith Middle School is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Fairbanks, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randy Smith Middle School?
Randy Smith Middle 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).
How does Randy Smith Middle School rank among middle schools in Fairbanks?
By Resource Investment Index, Randy Smith Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Fairbanks, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fairbanks on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
Besides Randy Smith Middle School, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District also operates Lathrop High School (788 students), Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (784 students), and West Valley High School (782 students). See the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District district page for the complete list.