Naknek Elementary School in Naknek, AK serves 63 students from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade, with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, which remained stable compared to previous years.
Math proficiency is 20%, which is lower than the state average of 32%, and reading proficiency is also 20%, below the state average of 29%, indicating challenges in core academic areas.
Science proficiency at Naknek Elementary is 50%, higher than the state average of 38%, showing a relative strength in this subject area.
The school's overall ranking declined from #268 in 2022 to #286 in 2023, reflecting a downward trend over recent years.
Enrollment increased slightly from 61 students in 2022 to 69 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 90%, indicating a notable increase in low–income student representation.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#286 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
68%
22%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
18%
47%
Hawaiian
3%
3%
Two or more races
6%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Naknek Elementary School's ranking?
Naknek Elementary School is ranked #286 out of 441 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 32% AK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Naknek Elementary School?
63 students attend Naknek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Naknek Elementary School students are American Indian, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Naknek Elementary School?
Naknek Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Naknek Elementary School offer ?
Naknek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Naknek Elementary School part of?
Naknek Elementary School is part of Bristol Bay Borough School District.
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