Serving 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik's student population of 172 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik is 0.02, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#417 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
99%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik's ranking?
Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik is ranked #417 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik?
The graduation rate of Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik is 40-59%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik?
172 students attend Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik?
Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik offer ?
Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik part of?
Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik is part of Lower Kuskokwim School District.
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