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Lower Kuskokwim School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 3,823 students in Lower Kuskokwim School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Lower Kuskokwim School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
27 Schools
484 Schools
# Students
3,823 Students
127,180 Students
# Teachers
255 Teachers
6,818 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lower Kuskokwim School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 51 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 47% has decreased from 61% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
38%
Graduation Rate
47%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)65.4%
42.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.71
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
96%
22%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
3%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $42,602 is higher than the state median of $22,346. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $58,580 is higher than the state median of $22,953. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$163 MM
$2,842 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$224 MM
$2,919 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$42,602
$22,346
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$58,580
$22,953
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lower Kuskokwim School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Qugcuun Memorial School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
115 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7214
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7214
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bethel Youth Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Lower Kuskokwim School Dist
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Kuskokwim Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 4th Ave
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5610
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5610
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mertarvik School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Nuniwarmiut School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Village Rd
Mekoryuk, AK 99630
(907) 827-8415
Mekoryuk, AK 99630
(907) 827-8415
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #66.
Rocky Mountain School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Village Rd
Goodnews Bay, AK 99589
(907) 967-8213
Goodnews Bay, AK 99589
(907) 967-8213
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #77.
Bethel Regional High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1006 Ron Edwards Memorial Dr
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-3957
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-3957
Gr: 7-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Akiuk Memorial School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 Village Rd
Kasigluk, AK 99609
(907) 477-6829
Kasigluk, AK 99609
(907) 477-6829
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 553-5112
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 553-5112
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Negtemiut Elitnaurviat School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
113 Village Rd
Nightmute, AK 99690
(907) 647-6313
Nightmute, AK 99690
(907) 647-6313
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Paul T. Albert Memorial School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Village Rd
Tununak, AK 99681
(907) 652-6827
Tununak, AK 99681
(907) 652-6827
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
William Miller Memorial School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 Village Rd
Napakiak, AK 99634
(907) 589-2420
Napakiak, AK 99634
(907) 589-2420
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1313.
Gladys Jung Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1007 Ron Edwards Memorial Dr
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-4440
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-4440
Gr: 3-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Kwigillingok School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 Village Rd
Kwigillingok, AK 99622
(907) 588-8629
Kwigillingok, AK 99622
(907) 588-8629
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1515.
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
903 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highwa
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-1645
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-1645
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Akula Elitnaurvik School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Akula Heights
Kasigluk, AK 99609
(907) 477-6615
Kasigluk, AK 99609
(907) 477-6615
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Anna Tobeluk Memorial School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
114 Village Rd
Nunapitchuk, AK 99641
(907) 527-5701
Nunapitchuk, AK 99641
(907) 527-5701
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 Village Rd
Kongiganak, AK 99545
(907) 557-5551
Kongiganak, AK 99545
(907) 557-5551
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Chaputnguak School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Village Rd
Chefornak, AK 99561
(907) 867-8700
Chefornak, AK 99561
(907) 867-8700
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Chief Paul Memorial School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 Village Rd
Kipnuk, AK 99614
(907) 896-5011
Kipnuk, AK 99614
(907) 896-5011
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Eek School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 Village Rd
Eek, AK 99578
(907) 536-5227
Eek, AK 99578
(907) 536-5227
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
107 Village Rd
Kwethluk, AK 99621
(907) 757-6014
Kwethluk, AK 99621
(907) 757-6014
Gr: PK-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
117 Village Rd
Quinhagak, AK 99655
(907) 556-8628
Quinhagak, AK 99655
(907) 556-8628
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Lewis Angapak Memorial School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
119 Village Rd
Tuntutuliak, AK 99680
(907) 256-2415
Tuntutuliak, AK 99680
(907) 256-2415
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Nelson Island Area School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Sunny Side Rd
Toksook Bay, AK 99637
(907) 427-7815
Toksook Bay, AK 99637
(907) 427-7815
Gr: PK-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Z. John Williams Memorial School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7212
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7212
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
1005 Raven's Way
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-2845
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-2845
Gr: PK-2 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lower Kuskokwim School District?
Lower Kuskokwim School District manages 27 public schools serving 3,823 students.
What is the rank of Lower Kuskokwim School District?
Lower Kuskokwim School District is ranked #45 out of 51 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lower Kuskokwim School District?
96% of Lower Kuskokwim School District students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lower Kuskokwim School District?
Lower Kuskokwim School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 19:1.
What is Lower Kuskokwim School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $58,580 is higher than the state median of $22,953. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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