Nome Public Schools

Nome Public Schools serves 719 students across a rural area in Nome County, Alaska, operating four schools including one elementary, one middle, and one high school. The district experienced recent enrollment growth of 4.7% compared to the prior year, suggesting increasing demand for its services.

With 52 teachers, Nome Public Schools maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1, which is favorable for individualized instruction in a rural setting. The district's graduation rate of 76.0% falls slightly below Alaska's state average of 77.2%, while the dropout rate stands at 5.1%.

Financially, Nome Public Schools operates with a total budget of $17.1 million and per-pupil spending of $24,568. This spending level is notably lower than Alaska's state average of $27,476, a difference of approximately $2,908 per student. This funding gap may reflect resource constraints common to rural Alaska districts or differences in cost structures and service delivery models compared to larger districts.

The district's enrollment growth combined with above-average student-teacher ratios indicates a relatively stable rural district managing modest but positive enrollment trends. The graduation rate performance near state levels suggests academic outcomes generally align with broader state measures, though the funding differential warrants consideration when evaluating resource allocation and program sustainability.