Naknek Elementary School in Naknek, AK serves 63 students from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade, with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, which remained stable compared to previous years.
Math proficiency is 20%, which is lower than the state average of 32%, and reading proficiency is also 20%, below the state average of 29%, indicating challenges in core academic areas.
Science proficiency at Naknek Elementary is 50%, higher than the state average of 38%, showing a relative strength in this subject area.
The school's overall ranking declined from #268 in 2022 to #286 in 2023, reflecting a downward trend over recent years.
Enrollment increased slightly from 61 students in 2022 to 69 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 90%, indicating a notable increase in low–income student representation.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Naknek Elementary School's student population of 54 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Naknek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Naknek Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#286 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
76%
21%
Asian
4%
5%
White
13%
47%
Hawaiian
3%
3%
Two or more races
4%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Naknek Elementary School's ranking?
Naknek Elementary School is ranked #286 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Naknek Elementary School?
54 students attend Naknek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Naknek Elementary School students are American Indian, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Naknek Elementary School?
Naknek Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Naknek Elementary School offer ?
Naknek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Naknek Elementary School part of?
Naknek Elementary School is part of Bristol Bay Borough School District.
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