- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stebbins, AK
Tukurngailnguq School
Federal NCES profile for Tukurngailnguq School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020002000468
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tukurngailnguq School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 239
- students enrolled
Tukurngailnguq School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bering Strait School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020002000468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Tukurngailnguq School grew from 231 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 020002000468 · Stebbins, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 15.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial School (236 students)
Tukurngailnguq School grew from 231 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Tukurngailnguq School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tukurngailnguq School
239 students
- Hogarth Kingee
Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial School
236 students
- Shishmaref Sch
Shishmaref School
185 students
- Unalakleet Sch
Unalakleet School
173 students
- Brevig Mission
Brevig Mission School
163 students
- Gambell School
Gambell School
154 students
What this shows Tukurngailnguq School reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tukurngailnguq School compares
Tukurngailnguq School is a growing 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Alaska - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
85.8%
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
$47,252
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 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 98.3%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.4, Tukurngailnguq School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Bering Strait School District reports $47,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tukurngailnguq School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shishmaref School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Unalakleet School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brevig Mission School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gambell School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tukurngailnguq School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tukurngailnguq School
How many students attend Tukurngailnguq School?
Tukurngailnguq School has 239 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stebbins, AK. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tukurngailnguq School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tukurngailnguq School is 15.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tukurngailnguq School?
100.0% of students at Tukurngailnguq School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tukurngailnguq School?
The largest demographic group at Tukurngailnguq School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.3% of enrollment, in Stebbins, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tukurngailnguq School?
Tukurngailnguq School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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).
What other schools are in Bering Strait School District?
Besides Tukurngailnguq School, Bering Strait School District also operates Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial School (236 students), Shishmaref School (185 students), and Unalakleet School (173 students). See the Bering Strait School District district page for the complete list.