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Extensions Correspondence

Mile 3.5 Nome-Teller Hwy, Nome, AK 99762Nome Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
27
Students
Total enrolled
$26,131
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 82% vs nat'l
54.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 251% vs nat'l
23/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 54% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 27 students in grades KG–12 in Nome, Alaska.
82% above average funding
District spends $26,131 per pupil, 82% more than the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 23th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Extensions Correspondence is a small other in Nome, Alaska, serving grades KG–12 with 27 students. The district invests $26,131 per student — 82% above the national average of $14,347, with a 54.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 11% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 23/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Extensions Correspondence

27
Total Students
54.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
11%
Free Lunch
1
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution11 male · 16 female
41%
59%
Male 41%Female 59%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility11%
National avg 52% · 3 students
Student Composition
37%
33%
30%
White37%
Multiracial33%
Native American30%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 020057000426

Academic Outcomes at Extensions Correspondence

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
23
/ 100
Low opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 23th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 0th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 99762

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,131Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,131
State avg
$36,093
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,498
Student Support$4,965
Administration$3,136
Operations$3,920
Other$2,613
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,131 spent per student, an estimated $11,576 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
23%
State government
61.0%
Local (property tax)
23.1%
Federal programs
15.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $26,131/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 11% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 54.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (23/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Nome Elementary
↓
Middle
Anvil City Science Academy
↓
High School
Nome-Beltz Middle/High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyNome Census Area
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNome Public Schools →
Phone: (907)443-2231
NCES ID: 020057000426
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Nome seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Nome Public Schools
Elem
Nome Elementary
338 students · PK–06
● 23 opp100% FRL
High
Nome-Beltz Middle/High
295 students · 06–12
● 23 opp100% FRL
Mid
Anvil City Science Academy
59 students · 05–08
● 23 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
Mile 3.5 Nome-Teller Hwy, Nome, AK 99762
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.