Enrollment
115
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 020007000398
Upstream Learning Correspondence — Glennallen, AK
Federal NCES profile for Upstream Learning Correspondence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Copper River 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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
120:1
vs 20:1 Alaska avg
+500% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Upstream Learning Correspondence 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
Upstream Learning Correspondence reports 115 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 120:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 500% above the Alaska state mean of 20:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 655% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Copper River School District spends $23,032 per pupil district-wide, below the Alaska average of $36,093 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.2% from local sources (property taxes), 78.7% from the state, and 20.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Upstream Learning Correspondence 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 | 120:1 | ▲ 500% | 20:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 39% | — | — |
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
120:1
students per teacher
— 500% above state mean
Top 99% in Alaska — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$23,032
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 115 Top 39% in Alaska — larger than 61% of 496 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 120:1 +500% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 020007000398
Student demographics
White 81.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Copper River School District, which includes Upstream Learning Correspondence.
$23,032
Per student
-36%
vs Alaska
Avg $36,093
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.2%
State 78.7%
Federal 20.1%
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
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
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Frequently asked questions about Upstream Learning Correspondence
How many students attend Upstream Learning Correspondence?
Upstream Learning Correspondence has 115 students enrolled. It is a other school in Glennallen, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upstream Learning Correspondence?
The student-teacher ratio at Upstream Learning Correspondence is 120:1, which is 500% higher than the Alaska average of 20:1 and 655% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upstream Learning Correspondence?
The largest demographic group at Upstream Learning Correspondence is White at 81.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Glennallen, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upstream Learning Correspondence?
Upstream Learning Correspondence has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.