- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Northway, AK
Walter Northway School
Federal NCES profile for Walter Northway School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020005000027
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter Northway School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 59
- students enrolled
Walter Northway School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alaska Gateway School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020005000027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Walter Northway School held near 62 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 5.2 → 4.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 020005000027 · Northway, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
59 enr · 11.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Tok School (183 students)
Walter Northway School held near 62 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 5.2 → 4.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Walter Northway School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tok School
Tok School
183 students
- Alaska Reach A 62
Alaska Reach Academy
62 students
- This school 59
Walter Northway School
59 students
- Mentasta Lake 26
Mentasta Lake School
26 students
- Tetlin School 26
Tetlin School
26 students
- Dot Lake Schoo 13
Dot Lake School
13 students
What this shows Walter Northway School reports 59 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter Northway School compares
Walter Northway School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
59
Bigger than 6% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 31% in Alaska - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
81.4%
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
$42,798
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
Counselors0.0 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: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 93.2%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Walter Northway School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Alaska Gateway School District reports $42,798 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walter Northway School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tok School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alaska Reach Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Mentasta Lake School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tetlin School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dot Lake School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter Northway School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- 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 (~59 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter Northway School
How many students attend Walter Northway School?
Walter Northway School has 59 students enrolled. It is a public school in Northway, AK. CCD year-over-year: 61 (2022-23) → 62 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter Northway School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter Northway School is 11.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 25% 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 Walter Northway School?
100.0% of students at Walter Northway School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter Northway School?
The largest demographic group at Walter Northway School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 93.2% of enrollment, in Northway, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter Northway School?
Walter Northway School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Alaska Gateway School District?
Besides Walter Northway School, Alaska Gateway School District also operates Tok School (183 students), Alaska Reach Academy (62 students), and Mentasta Lake School (26 students). See the Alaska Gateway School District district page for the complete list.