Enrollment
22
Combined
DISTRICT 116 · STATE 192
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BERING STRAIT SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020002000499
Diomede School
Main St, Diomede, AK 99762 · (907) 686-3021 · Nome Census Area
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL22 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
7.3:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.1:1 · STATE 27.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
91%
20 students
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 2 | 4 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 3 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 9% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 7 | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 8 | 3 | 14% |
| Grade 9 | 3 | 14% |
| Grade 10 | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 12 | 3 | 14% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Diomede School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Alaska | In Nome Census Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 22 | #131 of 174 | #15 of 15 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
22
+5 (+29%) vs 2020
-62% since 1990-91, when it was 58
Student : Teacher
7.3:1
was 17.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 22 | 3 | 7.3:1 | 91% (20) |
| 2023-24 | 22 | 4 | 5.5:1 | 82% (18) |
| 2022-23 | 27 | 3 | 9.0:1 | 100% (27) |
| 2020-21 | 17 | 1 | 17.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 23 | 3.6 | 6.3:1 | 100% (23) |
| 2015-16 | 22 | 2 | 11.0:1 | 68% (15) |
| 2010-11 | 33 | 3 | 11.0:1 | 70% (23) |
| 2000-01 | 49 | 5 | 9.8:1 | 94% (46) |
| 1990-91 | 58 | 5 | 11.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Diomede School.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (23 to 22); teachers down 17% (3.6 to 3).
About Diomede School
Diomede School operates as a very small school serving multiple grade levels in Diomede, Alaska. Its grade span covers pre-K through 12, with 22 students on the rolls. Combined schools in Alaska average about 192 students, which makes this school 89% below average.
Federal data list 15 schools in Bering Strait School District, with 1,745 students enrolled.
The share of Native American students at Diomede School is 100%.
Diomede School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.3:1, with 3 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 27.0:1 average for combined schools in Alaska, this school's ratio is lower. The school has 91% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
American Community Survey estimates for Nome Census Area show that median household income comes to about $78,681, roughly 14% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 21% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Nome Census Area counts 19 public schools with about 2,417 students.
Of the public schools around it, Diomede School is closest to Wales School, about 26.8 miles away.
Locale: Rural: Remote. In NCES terms, the school is in rural territory far from an urban area.
In 2020-21, Diomede School enrolled 17 students. By 2024-25, that number had grown to 22. Federal data show the ratio falling from 17.0:1 to 7.3:1.
Diomede School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Nome Census Area at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,866
Census ACS
Median income
$78,681
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
21%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
2,417 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Bering Strait School District
- Tukurngailnguq SchoolCombined · 239 students
- Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial SchoolCombined · 236 students
- Shishmaref SchoolCombined · 185 students
- Unalakleet SchoolCombined · 173 students
- Brevig Mission SchoolCombined · 163 students
- Gambell SchoolCombined · 154 students
Nearby schools
- Wales School26.8 mi · 31
Frequently asked questions
About Diomede SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Diomede School?
Diomede School enrolls approximately 22 students in grades PK-12.
Is Diomede School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Diomede School is a combined-grade school covering grades PK-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diomede School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Diomede School is approximately 7.3:1 (3 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Diomede School?
At Diomede School, the student body is approximately .
What district is Diomede School in?
Diomede School is part of Bering Strait School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.