Enrollment
50
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 020078000753
Valdez Home School — Valdez, AK
Federal NCES profile for Valdez Home School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
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: Valdez City 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
50:1
vs 20:1 Alaska avg
+150% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valdez Home 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
Valdez Home School reports 50 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 50:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 150% 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 214% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Valdez City School District spends $28,950 per pupil district-wide, below the Alaska average of $36,093 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.0% from local sources (property taxes), 38.5% from the state, and 9.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Valdez Home 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 | 50:1 | ▲ 150% | 20:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 23% | — | — |
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
50:1
students per teacher
— 150% above state mean
Top 96% in Alaska — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$28,950
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 50 Top 23% in Alaska — larger than 77% of 496 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 50:1 +150% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 020078000753
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valdez City School District, which includes Valdez Home School.
$28,950
Per student
-20%
vs Alaska
Avg $36,093
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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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 other 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 150% higher than the Alaska average of 20:1 and 214% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valdez Home School?
Valdez Home School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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.