- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fairbanks, AK
Tanana Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tanana Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020060000277
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tanana Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Fairbanks · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tanana Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tanana Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Fairbanks, AK.
School address
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020060000277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Tanana Middle School held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 020060000277 · Fairbanks, AK Middle · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 20.1:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lathrop High School (788 students)
Tanana Middle School held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Tanana Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lathrop High S
Lathrop High School
788 students
- Fairbanks B.E.
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
784 students
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High School
782 students
- North Pole Hig
North Pole High School
695 students
- North Pole Mid
North Pole Middle School
631 students
- This school
Tanana Middle School
523 students
What this shows Tanana Middle School reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tanana Middle School compares
Tanana Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 56% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 88% in Alaska - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$17,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 50.3%
Two or More 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
African American 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Tanana Middle School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairbanks North Star Borough School District reports $17,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tanana Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairbanks B.E.S.T. | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| West Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Pole High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pole Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tanana Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle schools in Fairbanks
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~523 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tanana Middle School
How many students attend Tanana Middle School?
Tanana Middle School has 523 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fairbanks, AK. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tanana Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tanana Middle School is 20.1:1, which is 32% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tanana Middle School?
26.8% of students at Tanana Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tanana Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tanana Middle School is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Fairbanks, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tanana Middle School?
Tanana Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Tanana Middle School rank among middle schools in Fairbanks?
By Resource Investment Index, Tanana Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Fairbanks, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fairbanks on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
Besides Tanana Middle School, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District also operates Lathrop High School (788 students), Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (784 students), and West Valley High School (782 students). See the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District district page for the complete list.