Enrollment
132
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 020000100439
Z. John Williams Memorial School — Napaskiak, AK
Federal NCES profile for Z. John Williams Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
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 →
The verdict
Z. John Williams Memorial School earns an F Resource Investment Index (21/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Alaska schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 21/100
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 132
- students enrolled
School address
District: Lower Kuskokwim 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)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 20:1 Alaska avg
-43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Z. John Williams Memorial 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
Z. John Williams Memorial School reports 132 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 43% below the Alaska state mean of 20:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 63% above the Alaska average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1100 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 62.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lower Kuskokwim School District spends $50,669 per pupil district-wide, above the Alaska average of $36,093 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.9% from local sources (property taxes), 63.3% from the state, and 34.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Z. John Williams Memorial 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 43% | 20:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 42% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
12 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 82% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
132 larger than 13% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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.
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
11.5:1
students per teacher
— 43% below state mean
Top 26% in Alaska — lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
62.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$50,669
per pupil, district-wide
— above Alaska avg of $36,093
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Per 1100 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 132 Top 42% in Alaska — larger than 58% of 496 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 11.5:1 -43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +63% vs state
NCES ID 020000100439
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 99.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 99.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.1
Students per counselor 1100:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 62.1%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lower Kuskokwim School District, which includes Z. John Williams Memorial School.
$50,669
Per student
+40%
vs Alaska
Avg $36,093
+160%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.9%
State 63.3%
Federal 34.8%
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Z. John Williams Memorial School
How many students attend Z. John Williams Memorial School?
Z. John Williams Memorial School has 132 students enrolled. It is a other school in Napaskiak, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Z. John Williams Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Z. John Williams Memorial School is 11.5:1, which is 43% lower than the Alaska average of 20:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Z. John Williams Memorial School?
100.0% of students at Z. John Williams Memorial School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Z. John Williams Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Z. John Williams Memorial School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 99.2%. The school serves a student body in Napaskiak, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Z. John Williams Memorial School?
Z. John Williams Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.