At a glance
Reported students
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska other enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 212 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
177
Chiniak School: 17 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
8.5:1 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
- 17
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.5:1
What the reported data says about Chiniak School
Chiniak School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Chiniak. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Kodiak Island Borough School District. NCES reports 17 students for 2024–25.
Among 212 combined / other schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 66.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.5:1, below 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 (47.1%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (41.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 17.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Chiniak School
- 1How do the reported 8.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 2 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 0.16 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 17.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.16
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.16
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.16
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.16
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.1%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native41.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.8%
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
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Kodiak Island Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ouzinkie School
Other · Grades KG–12
16 reported students
Akhiok School
Other · Grades KG–12
13 reported students
Port Lions School
Other · Grades KG–12
25 reported students
Old Harbor School
Other · Grades KG–12
39 reported students
Akteach
Other · Grades KG–12
199 reported students
Main Elementary
Elementary · Grades 04–05
177 reported students
Frequently asked questions about Chiniak School
What grades does Chiniak School serve?
Chiniak School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Kodiak Island Borough School District.
How many students attend Chiniak School?
Chiniak School reported 17 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 212 Alaska combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 17 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chiniak School?
The calculated ratio is 8.5:1, based on 17 students and 2 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 Chiniak School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chiniak School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kodiak Island Borough School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Chiniak School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Chiniak School in?
Chiniak School is part of Kodiak Island Borough School District, based in Kodiak, AK, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.