Enrollment
13
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 020052000245
Top of the Kuskokwim School — Nikolai, AK
Federal NCES profile for Top of the Kuskokwim School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 61/100.
👥 Class size 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Iditarod Area School District · Alaska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7:1
vs 20:1 Alaska avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Top of the Kuskokwim School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Top of the Kuskokwim School reports 13 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 65% below the Alaska state mean of 20:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 56% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 7.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Iditarod Area School District spends $35,108 per pupil district-wide, below the Alaska average of $36,093 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 4.1% from local sources (property taxes), 68.1% from the state, and 27.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Top of the Kuskokwim School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Alaska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 65% | 20:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 7% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
— 65% below state mean
Top 8% in Alaska — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$35,108
per pupil, district-wide
— below Alaska avg of $36,093
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 13 Top 7% in Alaska — larger than 93% of 496 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 7:1 -65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 020052000245
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 76.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iditarod Area School District, which includes Top of the Kuskokwim School.
$35,108
Per student
-3%
vs Alaska
Avg $36,093
+80%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 4.1%
State 68.1%
Federal 27.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 154:1
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Top of the Kuskokwim School
How many students attend Top of the Kuskokwim School?
Top of the Kuskokwim School has 13 students enrolled. It is a other school in Nikolai, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Top of the Kuskokwim School?
The student-teacher ratio at Top of the Kuskokwim School is 7:1, which is 65% lower than the Alaska average of 20:1 and 56% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Top of the Kuskokwim School?
The largest demographic group at Top of the Kuskokwim School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 76.9%. The school serves a student body in Nikolai, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Top of the Kuskokwim School?
Top of the Kuskokwim School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.