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Nenana City School

406 E 2nd St, Nenana, AK 99760Nenana City School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
185
Students
Total enrolled
$8,877
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 38% vs nat'l
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
30/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 40% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 185 students in grades KG–12 in Nenana, Alaska.
38% below average funding
District spends $8,877 per pupil, 38% less than the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 30th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Nenana City School is a small other in Nenana, Alaska, serving grades KG–12 with 185 students. The district invests $8,877 per student — 38% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 30/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Nenana City School

185
Total Students
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
68%
Free Lunch
13
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution92 male · 93 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility68%
National avg 52% · 126 students
Student Composition
24%
14%
62%
Asian1%
White24%
Multiracial14%
Native American62%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 020054000251

Academic Outcomes at Nenana City School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
30
/ 100
Low opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 30th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 2th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 99760

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$8,877Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$8,877
State avg
$36,093
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$3,906
Student Support$1,687
Administration$1,065
Operations$1,331
Other$888
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $8,877 spent per student, an estimated $3,932 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
89%
State government
88.8%
Local (property tax)
1.6%
Federal programs
9.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $8,877/student, 38% less than the national average
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (30/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyYukon-Koyukuk Census Area
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNenana City School District →
Phone: (907)832-5464
NCES ID: 020054000251
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Nenana seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
406 E 2nd St, Nenana, AK 99760
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.