Nanwalek School
Nanwalek School serves 74 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Nanwalek 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 ≤10% (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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nanwalek School's student population of 74 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nanwalek 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 Nanwalek School is 0.27, 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
#383 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
85%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nanwalek School?
The graduation rate of Nanwalek School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Nanwalek School?
74 students attend Nanwalek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Nanwalek School students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nanwalek School?
Nanwalek School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nanwalek School offer ?
Nanwalek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nanwalek School part of?
Nanwalek School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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