Kenny Lake School

Mile 5 Edgerton Hwy
Copper Center, AK 99573
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 45 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Kenny Lake School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kenny Lake School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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School Overview

Kenny Lake School's student population of 45 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
45 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

Kenny Lake School ranks within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenny Lake School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AK)
#178 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-59%
36%
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40-59%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
27%
22%
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
49%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
3%
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Two or more races
22%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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≥50%
77%
This chart display graduation rate of Kenny Lake School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kenny Lake School's ranking?
Kenny Lake School is ranked #178 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenny Lake School?
The graduation rate of Kenny Lake School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Kenny Lake School?
45 students attend Kenny Lake School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Kenny Lake School students are White, 27% of students are American Indian, 22% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenny Lake School?
Kenny Lake School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kenny Lake School offer ?
Kenny Lake School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenny Lake School part of?
Kenny Lake School is part of Copper River School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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