- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wales, AK
Wales School
Federal NCES profile for Wales School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020002000018
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wales School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Alaska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.2:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 31
- students enrolled
Wales School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bering Strait School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020002000018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Wales School shrank from 37 students in 2022-23 to 33 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 020002000018 · Wales, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
31 enr · 6.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Tukurngailnguq School (239 students)
Wales School shrank from 37 students in 2022-23 to 33 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Wales School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tukurngailnguq
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
- This school 31
Wales School
31 students
What this shows Wales School reports 31 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wales School compares
Wales 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 | 6.2:1 | ▼ 59% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
6.2:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 7% in Alaska - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.3%
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 100.0%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Wales 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 Wales School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tukurngailnguq School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shishmaref School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Unalakleet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brevig Mission School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wales School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
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 (~31 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wales School
How many students attend Wales School?
Wales School has 31 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wales, AK. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 33 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wales School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wales School is 6.2:1, which is 59% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 61% 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 Wales School?
100.0% of students at Wales School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wales School?
The largest demographic group at Wales School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0% of enrollment, in Wales, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wales School?
Wales School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Wales School, Bering Strait School District also operates Tukurngailnguq School (239 students), Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial School (236 students), and Shishmaref School (185 students). See the Bering Strait School District district page for the complete list.