Enrollment
59
Combined
DISTRICT 54 · STATE 192
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALASKA GATEWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020005000027
Walter Northway School
Mile 7 Village Rd, Northway, AK 99764 · (907) 778-2287 · Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL59 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.3:1 · STATE 27.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
103%
61 students
DISTRICT 97% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 7 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 5% |
| Grade 1 | 1 | 2% |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 3 | 5% |
| Grade 4 | 5 | 8% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 3% |
| Grade 6 | 6 | 10% |
| Grade 7 | 1 | 2% |
| Grade 8 | 6 | 10% |
| Grade 9 | 5 | 8% |
| Grade 10 | 4 | 7% |
| Grade 11 | 3 | 5% |
| Grade 12 | 6 | 10% |
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 71% · US 70%
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 Walter Northway School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Alaska | In Southeast Fairbanks Census Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 59 | #89 of 174 | #2 of 6 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
59
+5 (+9%) vs 2020
-40% since 1990-91, when it was 98
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
was 10.8:1
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 | 59 | 5 | 11.8:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 62 | 4.4 | 14.1:1 | 97% (60) |
| 2022-23 | 61 | 5.2 | 11.7:1 | 100% (61) |
| 2020-21 | 54 | 5 | 10.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 47 | 4.6 | 10.3:1 | 85% (40) |
| 2015-16 | 47 | 3 | 15.7:1 | 100% (47) |
| 2010-11 | 44 | 3 | 14.7:1 | 93% (41) |
| 2000-01 | 74 | 6 | 12.3:1 | 73% (54) |
| 1990-91 | 98 | 8 | 12.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Walter Northway School.
About Walter Northway School
Walter Northway School is a small combined-grade school. Its address is in Northway, Alaska. It educates 59 students in pre-K through 12. The typical figure for combined schools in Alaska is about 192 students.
Alaska Gateway School District enrolls 390 students, and its 8 schools include Walter Northway School.
At Walter Northway School, Native American students make up 93% of the student body. Other students are 3% Black and 3% multiracial. Walter Northway School has a diversity index of 13%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1 at Walter Northway School, with 5 full-time-equivalent teachers. The 27.0:1 average for combined schools in Alaska is higher than this school's figure.
Across Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, median household income is about $73,882, roughly 23% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. The public schools of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area number 12 and enroll about 1,335.
Nearby, Tetlin School is about 22.0 miles away.
The school's locale code, Rural: Remote, means it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Walter Northway School had 54 students in 2020-21 and 59 in 2024-25, a 9% increase. The student-to-teacher ratio went up from 10.8:1 to 11.8:1.
Discussion on this page can cover sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
7,068
Census ACS
Median income
$73,882
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
1,335 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Alaska Gateway School District
- Tok SchoolCombined · 183 students
- Alaska REACH AcademyCombined · 62 students
- Mentasta Lake SchoolCombined · 26 students
- Tetlin SchoolCombined · 26 students
- Dot Lake SchoolCombined · 13 students
- Eagle Community SchoolCombined · 12 students
Nearby schools
- Tetlin School22.0 mi · 26
- Alaska REACH Academy41.3 mi · 62
- Tok School41.3 mi · 183
Frequently asked questions
About Walter Northway SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Walter Northway School?
Walter Northway School enrolls approximately 59 students in grades PK-12.
Is Walter Northway School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Walter Northway School is a combined-grade school covering grades PK-12.
How many teachers does Walter Northway School have?
Walter Northway School employs 5 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.
How diverse is Walter Northway School?
Walter Northway School reports a student body of 3% Black, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Walter Northway School?
Walter Northway School is overseen by Alaska Gateway School District in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area.
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