Nikiski Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Nikiski Elementary School serves 181 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
181 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AK)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
18%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
77%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Nikiski Elementary School?
181 students attend Nikiski Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Nikiski Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Nikiski Elementary School offer ?
Nikiski Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Nikiski Elementary School part of?
Nikiski Elementary School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.

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