- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Slana, AK
Slana School
Federal NCES profile for Slana School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020007000583
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slana School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 14
- students enrolled
Slana School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Copper River School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020007000583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Slana School shrank from 15 students in 2022-23 to 10 in 2023-24 (-33.3%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 0.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 020007000583 · Slana, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 14:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Glennallen Elementary (126 students)
Slana School shrank from 15 students in 2022-23 to 10 in 2023-24 (-33.3%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 0.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Slana School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glennallen Ele
Glennallen Elementary
126 students
- Upstream Learn
Upstream Learning Correspondence
115 students
- Glennallen Jr/
Glennallen Jr/Sr High School
86 students
- Kenny Lake Sch
Kenny Lake School
52 students
- This school 14
Slana School
14 students
What this shows Slana School reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Slana School compares
Slana 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 48% in Alaska - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$24,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 42.9%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Slana School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Copper River School District reports $24,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Slana School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glennallen Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upstream Learning Correspondence | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Glennallen Jr/Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenny Lake School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slana School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~14 students)
Frequently asked questions about Slana School
How many students attend Slana School?
Slana School has 14 students enrolled. It is a public school in Slana, AK. CCD year-over-year: 15 (2022-23) → 10 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slana School?
The student-teacher ratio at Slana School is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slana School?
The largest demographic group at Slana School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Slana, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slana School?
Slana School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Copper River School District?
Besides Slana School, Copper River School District also operates Glennallen Elementary (126 students), Upstream Learning Correspondence (115 students), and Glennallen Jr/Sr High School (86 students). See the Copper River School District district page for the complete list.