Lower Kuskokwim School District
Top Rankings
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 2023 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 4,082 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 11% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% 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
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
29 Schools
503 Schools
# Students
4,082 Students
129,872 Students
# Teachers
276 Teachers
7,567 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Lower Kuskokwim 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 59% has increased from 53% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 52 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
44%
Graduation Rate
59%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.71
# American Indian Students
3,914 Students
28,563 Students
% American Indian Students
96%
22%
# Asian Students
12 Students
6,999 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
9,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
6 Students
3,199 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
128 Students
61,086 Students
% White Students
3%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,950 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
3%
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
16,606 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
100
3,509
# Students in K Grade:
318
9,373
# Students in 1st Grade:
346
9,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
310
9,791
# Students in 3rd Grade:
303
9,853
# Students in 4th Grade:
305
9,891
# Students in 5th Grade:
311
9,881
# Students in 6th Grade:
308
10,096
# Students in 7th Grade:
289
10,044
# Students in 8th Grade:
295
9,787
# Students in 9th Grade:
440
9,776
# Students in 10th Grade:
268
9,412
# Students in 11th Grade:
241
9,161
# Students in 12th Grade:
248
9,422
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,232 is higher than the state median of $27,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $42,870 is higher than the state median of $26,684. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$162 MM
$12 MM
Spending
$182 MM
$12 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,232
$27,307
Spending / Student
$42,870
$26,684
Best Lower Kuskokwim School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Qugcuun Memorial School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7214
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7214
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Lewis Angapak Memorial School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
119 Village Rd
Tuntutuliak, AK 99680
(907) 256-2415
Tuntutuliak, AK 99680
(907) 256-2415
Grades: PK-12
| 153 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Mertarvik School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Grades: PK-12
| 35 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Nuniwarmiut School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
109 Village Rd
Mekoryuk, AK 99630
(907) 827-8415
Mekoryuk, AK 99630
(907) 827-8415
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Rank: #55.
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 553-5112
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 553-5112
Grades: PK-12
| 98 students
Rank: #66.
Bethel Regional High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1006 Ron Edwards Memorial Dr
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-3957
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-3957
Grades: 7-12
| 488 students
Rank: #77.
Anna Tobeluk Memorial School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 Village Rd
Nunapitchuk, AK 99641
(907) 527-5701
Nunapitchuk, AK 99641
(907) 527-5701
Grades: PK-12
| 192 students
Rank: #88.
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Fourth Ave
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-1645
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-1645
Grades: PK-6
| 157 students
Rank: #99.
Gladys Jung Elementary School
Math: 11% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1007 Ron Edwards Memorial Dr
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-4440
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-4440
Grades: 3-6
| 344 students
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 94 students
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
Akula Elitnaurvik School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Akula Heights
Kasigluk, AK 99609
(907) 477-6615
Kasigluk, AK 99609
(907) 477-6615
Grades: PK-12
| 113 students
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
Ayaprun School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
112 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Grades: PK-12
| 73 students
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
Kwigillingok School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 Village Rd
Kwigillingok, AK 99622
(907) 588-8629
Kwigillingok, AK 99622
(907) 588-8629
Grades: PK-12
| 146 students
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 99 students
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 113 students
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
Rocky Mountain School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 Village Rd
Goodnews Bay, AK 99589
(907) 967-8213
Goodnews Bay, AK 99589
(907) 967-8213
Grades: PK-12
| 68 students
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 105 students
Rank: #1818.
Nelson Island Area School
Math: 11-19% | 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
Grades: PK-12
| 174 students
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 147 students
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 116 students
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 248 students
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 216 students
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 142 students
Rank: n/an/a
106 Village Rd
Kongiganak, AK 99545
(907) 557-5551
Kongiganak, AK 99545
(907) 557-5551
Grades: PK-12
| 156 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bethel Youth Facility
Alternative School
Lower Kuskokwim School Dist
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Grades: 5-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
105 Village Rd
Kipnuk, AK 99614
(907) 896-5011
Kipnuk, AK 99614
(907) 896-5011
Grades: PK-12
| 214 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kuskokwim Learning Academy
Alternative School
1010 4th Ave
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5610
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5610
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
1005 Raven's Way
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-2845
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-2845
Grades: PK-2
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lower Kuskokwim School District?
Lower Kuskokwim School District manages 29 public schools serving 4,082 students.
What is the rank of Lower Kuskokwim School District?
Lower Kuskokwim School District is ranked #46 out of 52 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Hispanic.
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 17:1.
What is Lower Kuskokwim School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $42,870 is higher than the state median of $26,684. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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