Top Of The Kuskokwim School in Nikolai, AK serves 14 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with a 7:1 student–teacher ratio as of 2023, which has remained stable at around 6:1 to 7:1 over the last five years.
Math proficiency is 50%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%, while reading proficiency is also 50%, exceeding the state average of 29%.
The school ranks #35 statewide in 2023, improving significantly from #378 in 2010 and consistently placing in the top 10% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment consists entirely of American Indian students, and free lunch eligibility has increased from 44% in 2013 to 100% since 2018, indicating a notable rise in socioeconomic need among the student body.
Science proficiency is low, reported at 20% in 2021, which is below the state average of 38%, highlighting an area of weaker academic performance.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AK
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Top of the Kuskokwim School serves the eastern part of its district in Nikolai, AK, covering an area of approximately 0.2 square miles. Families in this zone typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 36 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Top Of The Kuskokwim School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Top Of The Kuskokwim School's student population of 13 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
13 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Top Of The Kuskokwim School ranks within the top 10% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Top Of The Kuskokwim School is 0.36, 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
#35 out of 441 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
77%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1996–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76.9%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Top Of The Kuskokwim School's ranking?
Top Of The Kuskokwim School is ranked #35 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Top Of The Kuskokwim School?
13 students attend Top Of The Kuskokwim School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Top Of The Kuskokwim School students are American Indian, and 23% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Top Of The Kuskokwim School?
Top Of The Kuskokwim School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Top Of The Kuskokwim School offer ?
Top Of The Kuskokwim School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Top Of The Kuskokwim School part of?
Top Of The Kuskokwim School is part of Iditarod Area School District.
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