- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tanacross, AK
Tanacross School
Federal NCES profile for Tanacross School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020005000424
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tanacross School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Alaska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alaska.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 10
- students enrolled
Tanacross School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alaska Gateway School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020005000424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Tanacross School shrank from 10 students in 2022-23 to 9 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.3 → 1.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-1 students YoY 020005000424 · Tanacross, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
10 enr · 10:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Tok School (183 students)
Tanacross School shrank from 10 students in 2022-23 to 9 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.3 → 1.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Tanacross School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tok School
Tok School
183 students
- Alaska Reach A 62
Alaska Reach Academy
62 students
- Walter Northwa 59
Walter Northway School
59 students
- Mentasta Lake 26
Mentasta Lake School
26 students
- Tetlin School 26
Tetlin School
26 students
- This school 10
Tanacross School
10 students
What this shows Tanacross School reports 10 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tanacross School compares
Tanacross 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 34% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 10 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
10
Bigger than 1% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 22% in Alaska - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$42,798
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 + 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.
Programs
District finance for Alaska Gateway School District reports $42,798 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tanacross School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tok School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alaska Reach Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Walter Northway School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mentasta Lake School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tetlin School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tanacross School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~10 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tanacross School
How many students attend Tanacross School?
Tanacross School has 10 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tanacross, AK. CCD year-over-year: 10 (2022-23) → 9 (2023-24), down 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tanacross School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tanacross School is 10:1, which is 34% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 36% 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 Tanacross School?
100.0% of students at Tanacross School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tanacross School?
Tanacross School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Alaska Gateway School District?
Besides Tanacross School, Alaska Gateway School District also operates Tok School (183 students), Alaska Reach Academy (62 students), and Walter Northway School (59 students). See the Alaska Gateway School District district page for the complete list.