- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wrangell, AK
Stikine Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stikine Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020081000728
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stikine Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wrangell · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 59
- students enrolled
Stikine Middle School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stikine Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wrangell, AK.
School address
District: Wrangell Public School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020081000728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Stikine Middle School grew from 63 students in 2022-23 to 69 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE held 4.3 → 4.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 020081000728 · Wrangell, AK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
59 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Evergreen Elementary (134 students)
Stikine Middle School grew from 63 students in 2022-23 to 69 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE held 4.3 → 4.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Stikine Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Evergreen Elem
Evergreen Elementary
134 students
- Wrangell High
Wrangell High School
71 students
- This school
Stikine Middle School
59 students
What this shows Stikine Middle School reports 59 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stikine Middle School compares
Stikine Middle 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
59
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 54% in Alaska - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.1%
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
$22,697
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 52.5%
White 42.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Stikine Middle School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Wrangell Public School District reports $22,697 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stikine Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wrangell High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stikine Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~59 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stikine Middle School
How many students attend Stikine Middle School?
Stikine Middle School has 59 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wrangell, AK. CCD year-over-year: 63 (2022-23) → 69 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stikine Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stikine Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 6% 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 Stikine Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stikine Middle School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 52.5% of enrollment, in Wrangell, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stikine Middle School?
Stikine Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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).
How does Stikine Middle School rank among public schools in Wrangell?
By Resource Investment Index, Stikine Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wrangell, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wrangell Public School District?
Besides Stikine Middle School, Wrangell Public School District also operates Evergreen Elementary (134 students) and Wrangell High School (71 students). See the Wrangell Public School District district page for the complete list.