At a glance
Reported students
7,876
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
66.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
118.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska other enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 212 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
125
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA): 7,876 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
118.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 9,040
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 164.7:1
What the reported data says about Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Fairbanks. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Galena City School District. NCES reports 7,876 students for 2024–25.
Among 212 combined / other schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 66.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 118.8:1, above the Alaska median of 11.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.9%) and multiracial (10.4%). English learners represent 0.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)
- 1How do the reported 118.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 66.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.2%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.9%
- Hispanic3.2%
- Black1.2%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native10.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
- Multiracial10.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Galena City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)
High · Grades 09–12
185 reported students
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
65 reported students
Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School
High · Grades 07–12
42 reported students
Public schools near Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinook Montessori Charter School Elementary · Charter · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | KG–08 | 158 | 0.7 mi |
| Boreal Sun Charter School Elementary · Charter · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | KG–08 | 201 | 1.4 mi |
| Golden Heart Academy High · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | 05–12 | 13 | 1.4 mi |
| Raven School Other · Yukon-Koyukuk School District | PK–12 | 3,687 | 2.4 mi |
| Alternative Learning Systems Other · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | PK–12 | 184 | 3.3 mi |
| Fairbanks B.E.S.T. Other · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | PK–12 | 784 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)
What grades does Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) serve?
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Galena City School District.
How many students attend Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)?
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) reported 7,876 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 212 Alaska combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 9,040 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)?
The calculated ratio is 118.8:1, based on 7,876 students and 66.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 11.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Galena City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) in?
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) is part of Galena City School District, based in Galena, AK, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chinook Montessori Charter School (0.7 mi), Boreal Sun Charter School (1.4 mi), Golden Heart Academy (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.