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Iditarod Area School District

Alaska · Public School District
8
Schools
306
Students
$35,108
Per-Pupil Spend
+145% nat'l
7.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-44pp vs nat'l
67.5%
Graduation Rate
-19.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Iditarod Area School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 306 students across 8 schools. Its graduation rate of 67.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $35,108 is above average for a US public school district. Only 8% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 28/100.

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All Schools (8)
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$35,108+145% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
State
68.1%
Local (property tax)
4.1%
Federal
27.8%

State funding accounts for 68% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
306
Students
8%
Free Lunch
$35K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate67.5%
Opportunity Score28/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $35,108 per pupil — 145% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 8% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Below-average graduation rate
At 67.5%, graduation is 19.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 28/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
28% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Iditarod Area School District?
Iditarod Area School District has 8 public schools, serving a total of 306 students.
What is the graduation rate for Iditarod Area School District?
The graduation rate is 67.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Iditarod Area School District spend per student?
Iditarod Area School District spends $35,108 per pupil — 145% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Iditarod Area School District?
8% of students in Iditarod Area School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Iditarod Area School District?
No, Iditarod Area School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Iditarod Area School District serve?
Iditarod Area School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Iditarod Area School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Iditarod Area School District is 28/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.