- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Russian Mission, AK
Russian Mission School
Federal NCES profile for Russian Mission School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020000300222
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russian Mission School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 118
- students enrolled
Russian Mission School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lower Yukon School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020000300222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Russian Mission School held near 120 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 020000300222 · Russian Mission, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
118 enr · 13.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hooper Bay School (364 students)
Russian Mission School held near 120 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Russian Mission 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
- Pilot Station
Pilot Station School
193 students
- This school 118
Russian Mission School
118 students
What this shows Russian Mission School reports 118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russian Mission School compares
Russian Mission 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
118
Bigger than 12% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 39% in Alaska - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 98.3%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.3, Russian Mission 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 Russian Mission School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooper Bay School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alakanuk School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scammon Bay School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emmonak School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pilot Station School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russian Mission 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
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~118 students)
Frequently asked questions about Russian Mission School
How many students attend Russian Mission School?
Russian Mission School has 118 students enrolled. It is a public school in Russian Mission, AK. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russian Mission School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russian Mission School is 13.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 17% 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 Russian Mission School?
100.0% of students at Russian Mission School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russian Mission School?
The largest demographic group at Russian Mission School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.3% of enrollment, in Russian Mission, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russian Mission School?
Russian Mission School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lower Yukon School District?
Besides Russian Mission 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.