Emmonak School

267 School Road
Emmonak, AK 99581
(School attendance zone shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Emmonak School 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 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Emmonak School's student population of 226 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

Emmonak School 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 Emmonak School is 0.10, 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)
#417 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
23%
≤5%
29%
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
95%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
5%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
≥50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emmonak School's ranking?
Emmonak School 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 Emmonak School?
The graduation rate of Emmonak School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Emmonak School?
226 students attend Emmonak School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Emmonak School students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emmonak School?
Emmonak School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Emmonak School offer ?
Emmonak School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Emmonak School part of?
Emmonak School is part of Lower Yukon School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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