South Naknek Elementary School in South Naknek, AK, serves 7 students from kindergarten through 6th grade with no reported teachers in recent years, maintaining a non–calculable student–teacher ratio in 2023.
Math proficiency at the school is 20%, which is lower than the state average of 32%, showing persistently below–average performance over recent years.
Reading proficiency is 20%, lower than the state average of 29%, with a notable decline from earlier years when proficiency was substantially higher.
Science proficiency improved to 50% in 2022, which is higher than the state average of 38%, marking a positive change from 20% in 2021.
Graduation rate remains stable at 50%, significantly below the Alaska state average of 78% in 2023.
Enrollment has remained steady at 7 students since 2016, with 57% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating a consistent socioeconomic composition over recent years.
The school's student body is comprised mainly of American Indian (5) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2) students, reflecting its rural Alaska location within Bristol Bay Borough School District.
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
71%
22%
Asian
29%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend South Naknek Elementary School?
7 students attend South Naknek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of South Naknek Elementary School students are American Indian, and 29% of students are Asian.
What grades does South Naknek Elementary School offer ?
South Naknek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is South Naknek Elementary School part of?
South Naknek Elementary School is part of Bristol Bay Borough School District.
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