Naknek Elementary School serves 61 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Naknek Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Naknek Elementary School's student population of 61 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
61 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Naknek Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Naknek Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#315 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1

American Indian
69%
22%

Asian
3%
5%

Hispanic
2%
8%

Black
2%
2%

White
18%
47%

Hawaiian
1%
3%

Two or more races
5%
13%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
4%

School Statewide Testing
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 Naknek Elementary School's ranking?
Naknek Elementary School is ranked #315 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Naknek Elementary School?
61 students attend Naknek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Naknek Elementary School students are American Indian, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Naknek Elementary School?
Naknek Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Naknek Elementary School offer ?
Naknek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Naknek Elementary School part of?
Naknek Elementary School is part of Bristol Bay Borough School District.
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