- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Point Hope, AK
Tikigaq School
Federal NCES profile for Tikigaq School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020061000289
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tikigaq School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 230
- students enrolled
Tikigaq School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Slope Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020061000289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Tikigaq School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 020061000289 · Point Hope, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 14.4:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Fred Ipalook Elementary (494 students)
Tikigaq School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Tikigaq School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fred Ipalook E
Fred Ipalook Elementary
494 students
- Barrow High Sc
Barrow High School
259 students
- This school
Tikigaq School
230 students
- Eben Hopson Mi
Eben Hopson Middle School
214 students
- Nuiqsut Trappe 143
Nuiqsut Trapper School
143 students
- Alak School 138
Alak School
138 students
What this shows Tikigaq School reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tikigaq School compares
Tikigaq 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 18% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 51% in Alaska - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
90.4%
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
$41,153
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 89.6%
Two or More 8.7%
White 1.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Tikigaq School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for North Slope Borough School District reports $41,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tikigaq School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Ipalook Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barrow High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eben Hopson Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nuiqsut Trapper School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alak School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tikigaq School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tikigaq School
How many students attend Tikigaq School?
Tikigaq School has 230 students enrolled. It is a public school in Point Hope, AK. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tikigaq School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tikigaq School is 14.4:1, which is 5% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 8% 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 Tikigaq School?
72.4% of students at Tikigaq School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tikigaq School?
The largest demographic group at Tikigaq School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 89.6% of enrollment, in Point Hope, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tikigaq School?
Tikigaq School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in North Slope Borough School District?
Besides Tikigaq School, North Slope Borough School District also operates Fred Ipalook Elementary (494 students), Barrow High School (259 students), and Eben Hopson Middle School (214 students). See the North Slope Borough School District district page for the complete list.