- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scammon Bay, AK
Scammon Bay School
Federal NCES profile for Scammon Bay School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020000300412
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scammon Bay School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Alaska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 246
- students enrolled
Scammon Bay School has class sizes larger than 77% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lower Yukon School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020000300412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Scammon Bay School grew from 226 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE held 14.2 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 020000300412 · Scammon Bay, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 17.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Hooper Bay School (364 students)
Scammon Bay School grew from 226 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE held 14.2 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Scammon Bay 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
- This school
Scammon Bay School
246 students
- Emmonak School
Emmonak School
236 students
- Pilot Station
Pilot Station School
193 students
- Mountain Villa
Mountain Village School
185 students
What this shows Scammon Bay School reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scammon Bay School compares
Scammon Bay 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Alaska - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.4%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 96.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.1, Scammon Bay 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 Scammon Bay School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooper Bay School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alakanuk School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emmonak School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pilot Station School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Village School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scammon Bay 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
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scammon Bay School
How many students attend Scammon Bay School?
Scammon Bay School has 246 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scammon Bay, AK. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scammon Bay School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scammon Bay School is 17.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scammon Bay School?
100.0% of students at Scammon Bay School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scammon Bay School?
The largest demographic group at Scammon Bay School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.3% of enrollment, in Scammon Bay, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scammon Bay School?
Scammon Bay School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 Scammon Bay School, Lower Yukon School District also operates Hooper Bay School (364 students), Alakanuk School (248 students), and Emmonak School (236 students). See the Lower Yukon School District district page for the complete list.