Enrollment
3,687
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 020086200453
Raven School — Fairbanks, AK
Federal NCES profile for Raven School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
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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: Yukon-Koyukuk 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)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
120.5:1
vs 20:1 Alaska avg
+503% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Raven School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Raven School reports 3,687 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 120.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 503% 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 658% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Yukon-Koyukuk School District spends $12,847 per pupil district-wide, below the Alaska average of $36,093 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 6.5% from local sources (property taxes), 69.5% from the state, and 24.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Raven School 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 | 120.5:1 | ▲ 503% | 20:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 3,687 | top 100% | — | — |
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
120.5:1
students per teacher
— 503% above state mean
Top 99% in Alaska — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,847
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.
Overview
Enrollment 3,687 Top 100% in Alaska — larger than 0% of 496 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 120.5:1 +503% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 020086200453
Student demographics
White 61.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.4%
Two or More 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.0%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yukon-Koyukuk School District, which includes Raven School.
$12,847
Per student
-64%
vs Alaska
Avg $36,093
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 6.5%
State 69.5%
Federal 24.0%
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.
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- Students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Raven School
How many students attend Raven School?
Raven School has 3,687 students enrolled. It is a other school in Fairbanks, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raven School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raven School is 120.5:1, which is 503% higher than the Alaska average of 20:1 and 658% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raven School?
The largest demographic group at Raven School is White at 61.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fairbanks, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raven School?
Raven School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.