Enrollment
50
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valdez, AK
Valdez Home School
Federal NCES profile for Valdez Home School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020078000753
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valdez Home School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Alaska schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Valdez · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 50:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 50
- students enrolled
Valdez Home School has class sizes larger than 98% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valdez Home School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Valdez, AK.
School address
District: Valdez City School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020078000753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
50:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+229% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valdez Home School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valdez Home School
Valdez Home School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Valdez, Alaska, enrolling 50 students.
Class loads run heavy: 50:1 is larger than about 98% of Alaska schools and 229% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 50 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 495 scored Alaska schools.
The surrounding Valdez City School District spends $25,178 per pupil, 24% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Valdez's public schools, it stands alongside Hermon Hutchens Elementary (287 students): Valdez Home School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (50:1 vs 11:1).
Valdez City School District also operates Hermon Hutchens Elementary (287 students) and Valdez High School (175 students) alongside Valdez Home School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Valdez Home School compares
Valdez Home School on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 50:1 | ▲ 229% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
50:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
50:1
students per teacher
- 229% above state mean
Top 98% in Alaska - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$25,178
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valdez City School District, which includes Valdez Home School.
$25,178
Per student
-24%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.0%
State 38.5%
Federal 9.5%
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.
How Valdez Home School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermon Hutchens Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valdez High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| George H. Gilson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valdez Home School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Valdez
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~50 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Valdez Home School
How many students attend Valdez Home School?
Valdez Home School has 50 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valdez, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valdez Home School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valdez Home School is 50:1, which is 229% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 218% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valdez Home School?
Valdez Home School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Valdez Home School rank among public schools in Valdez?
By Resource Investment Index, Valdez Home School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Valdez, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Valdez on the city page.
Is Valdez Home School a good school?
Valdez Home School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Alaska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Valdez City School District?
Besides Valdez Home School, Valdez City School District also operates Hermon Hutchens Elementary (287 students), Valdez High School (175 students), and George H. Gilson Middle School (143 students). See the Valdez City School District district page for the complete list.
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