Emmonak School

267 School Road
Emmonak, AK 99581
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 216 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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: 216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Emmonak School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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School Overview

Emmonak School's student population of 216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Emmonak School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emmonak School is 0.11, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
#416 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Emmonak School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Emmonak School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
94%
22%
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
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White
1%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
5%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.11
This chart display the diversity score of Emmonak School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
77%
This chart display graduation rate of Emmonak School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Emmonak School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emmonak School's ranking?
Emmonak School is ranked #416 out of 443 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 36% AK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% 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 77%.
How many students attend Emmonak School?
216 students attend Emmonak School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Emmonak School students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emmonak School?
Emmonak School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Emmonak School offer ?
Emmonak School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Emmonak School part of?
Emmonak School is part of Lower Yukon School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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