- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairbanks, AK
Two Rivers School
Federal NCES profile for Two Rivers School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020060000279
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Two Rivers School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Alaska schools.
- #5 of 17
- schools in Fairbanks · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Two Rivers School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Two Rivers School ranks #5 of 17 schools in Fairbanks, AK.
School address
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020060000279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Two Rivers School shrank from 67 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 6.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 020060000279 · Fairbanks, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
67 enr · 11.2:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lathrop High School (788 students)
Two Rivers School shrank from 67 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 6.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Two Rivers 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 67
Two Rivers School
67 students
What this shows Two Rivers School reports 67 students on the CCD universe file.
How Two Rivers School compares
Two Rivers 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 27% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 27% in Alaska - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
94.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Two or More 23.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Two Rivers 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 Two Rivers School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairbanks B.E.S.T. | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| West Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pole High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pole Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Two Rivers 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
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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 (~67 students)
Frequently asked questions about Two Rivers School
How many students attend Two Rivers School?
Two Rivers School has 67 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairbanks, AK. CCD year-over-year: 67 (2022-23) → 61 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Two Rivers School?
The student-teacher ratio at Two Rivers School is 11.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 29% 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 Two Rivers School?
44.8% of students at Two Rivers School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Two Rivers School?
The largest demographic group at Two Rivers School is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Fairbanks, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Two Rivers School?
Two Rivers School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Two Rivers School rank among schools in Fairbanks?
By Resource Investment Index, Two Rivers School ranks #5 of 17 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 schools in Fairbanks on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
Besides Two Rivers 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.