- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tetlin, AK
Tetlin School
Federal NCES profile for Tetlin School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020005000528
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tetlin School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Alaska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.5:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 26
- students enrolled
Tetlin School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alaska Gateway School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020005000528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Tetlin School shrank from 38 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE held 4.3 → 4.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 020005000528 · Tetlin, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
26 enr · 6.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Tok School (183 students)
Tetlin School shrank from 38 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE held 4.3 → 4.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Tetlin 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
- This school 26
Tetlin School
26 students
- Mentasta Lake 26
Mentasta Lake School
26 students
- Dot Lake Schoo 13
Dot Lake School
13 students
What this shows Tetlin School reports 26 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tetlin School compares
Tetlin 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 | 6.5:1 | ▼ 57% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
26
Bigger than 3% 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
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 8% in Alaska - lower ratio than 92% 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
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 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, Tetlin School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
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 Tetlin School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tok School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dot Lake School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tetlin 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
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~26 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tetlin School
How many students attend Tetlin School?
Tetlin School has 26 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tetlin, AK. CCD year-over-year: 38 (2022-23) → 34 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tetlin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tetlin School is 6.5:1, which is 57% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 59% 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 Tetlin School?
100.0% of students at Tetlin School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tetlin School?
The largest demographic group at Tetlin School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0% of enrollment, in Tetlin, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tetlin School?
Tetlin School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Tetlin 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.