- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shishmaref, AK
Shishmaref School
Federal NCES profile for Shishmaref School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020002000015
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shishmaref School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 185
- students enrolled
Shishmaref School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bering Strait School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020002000015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Shishmaref School shrank from 199 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 020002000015 · Shishmaref, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 15.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Tukurngailnguq School (239 students)
Shishmaref School shrank from 199 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Shishmaref School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tukurngailnguq
Tukurngailnguq School
239 students
- Hogarth Kingee
Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial School
236 students
- This school
Shishmaref School
185 students
- Unalakleet Sch
Unalakleet School
173 students
- Brevig Mission
Brevig Mission School
163 students
- Gambell School
Gambell School
154 students
What this shows Shishmaref School reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shishmaref School compares
Shishmaref School is a shrinking 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
185
Bigger than 18% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in Alaska - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.0%
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
$47,252
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 100.0%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Shishmaref School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Bering Strait School District reports $47,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shishmaref School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tukurngailnguq School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Unalakleet School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brevig Mission School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gambell School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shishmaref School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shishmaref School
How many students attend Shishmaref School?
Shishmaref School has 185 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shishmaref, AK. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 184 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shishmaref School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shishmaref School is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shishmaref School?
100.0% of students at Shishmaref School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shishmaref School?
The largest demographic group at Shishmaref School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0% of enrollment, in Shishmaref, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shishmaref School?
Shishmaref School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Bering Strait School District?
Besides Shishmaref School, Bering Strait School District also operates Tukurngailnguq School (239 students), Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial School (236 students), and Unalakleet School (173 students). See the Bering Strait School District district page for the complete list.