Kuspuk School District

100 Boundary Ave
Aniak, AK 99557-0049
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Kuspuk School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 325 students in Kuspuk School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Kuspuk School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
9 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
325 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kuspuk School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 40-59% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AK)
#47 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
6-9%
23%
6-9%
29%
6-9%
38%
(21-22)
40-59%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.71
% American Indian
97%
22%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
3%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $68,892 is higher than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $86,449 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AK)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$68,892
$20,163
Spending / Student
$86,449
$21,240

Best Kuspuk School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Crow Village Sam School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
202 Blueberry Hill
Aniak, AK 99557
(907) 467-4229
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Jack Egnaty Sr. School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
206 River Bend Rd
Sleetmute, AK 99668
(907) 449-4216
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Gusty Michael School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 Elbow Rd
Aniak, AK 99557
(907) 537-3225
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students
Rank: #44.
Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
207 Kusko River Rd
Kalskag, AK 99607
(907) 471-2289
Gr: PK-2 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #55.
Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Boundary Ave
Aniak, AK 99557
(907) 675-4363
Gr: PK-5 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Johnnie John Sr. School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
203 Mountville Dr
Crooked Creek, AK 99575
(907) 432-2205
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #77.
Aniak Jr/sr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 High School Rd
Aniak, AK 99557
(907) 675-4330
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
George Morgan Sr. High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
209 Airport Rd
Kalskag, AK 99607
(907) 471-2288
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Zackar Levi Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
208 Beach Front Rd
Lower Kalskag, AK 99626
(907) 471-2318
Gr: 3-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kuspuk School District?
Kuspuk School District manages 9 public schools serving 325 students.
What is the rank of Kuspuk School District?
Kuspuk School District is ranked #33 out of 52 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kuspuk School District?
97% of Kuspuk School District students are American Indian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kuspuk School District?
Kuspuk School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Kuspuk School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $86,449 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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