Nikiski Elementary School in Nikiski, AK serves 181 students from kindergarten through 6th grade with a student–teacher ratio not reported in recent years, historically around 14:1 in 2004.
Math proficiency in 2023 is 45%, which is higher than the state average of 32% and district average of 38%, but scores have fluctuated significantly over recent years.
Reading proficiency stood at 40% in 2022, higher than the state average of 29% but lower than the district average of 34%, showing a decline from previous years above 50%.
Science proficiency was 50% in 2022, exceeding the state average of 38% and district average of 42%, indicating an improvement from 20% in 2021.
The school's graduation rate in 2023 is 95%, which is higher than the state average of 78% and district average of 79%.
Enrollment has remained stable at 181 students since 2016, with 52% eligible for free lunch and 13% for reduced–price lunch, indicating a consistent socioeconomic composition over recent years.
The student population is primarily White (139 students), with 33 American Indian students and smaller numbers of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black students.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
181 students
Showing 1996–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
13 teachers
Showing 1995–2004. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
American Indian
18%
22%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 1994–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 1994–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 1994–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
47%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1996–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
37%
Showing 1992–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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