Total enrollment
2,525
+1 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
Kusilvak Census Area
Alaska · Public K-12
Kusilvak Census Area reports 13 public K-12 schools to NCES, against a population of 8,176, with an average school size of 194 students. The level mix is 1 middle schools.
7-year change in Kusilvak Census Area
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
8,176
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
13
3 districts
Enrollment
2,525
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$51,471
Below Alaska avg
Free/reduced lunch
101.0%
Above Alaska avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
1
65 students
High
0
schools
Combined / other
12
2,460 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lower Yukon School District
2,027 students · 3 districts in Kusilvak Census Area
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Kusilvak Census Area residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
5.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
32.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
19.8%
civilian labor
Median age
24
42.1% under 18
Test scores in Kusilvak Census Area
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Alaska state average: 36.1%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Mountain Village School· 6.1%
- Scammon Bay School· 5.7%
- Emmonak School· 3.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooper Bay School | Hooper Bay | Combined | PK-12 | 364 | · |
| Chevak School | Chevak | Combined | PK-12 | 320 | · |
| Alakanuk School | Alakanuk | Combined | PK-12 | 248 | · |
| Scammon Bay School | Scammon Bay | Combined | PK-12 | 246 | · |
| Emmonak School | Emmonak | Combined | PK-12 | 236 | · |
| Pilot Station School | Pilot Station | Combined | PK-12 | 193 | · |
| Mountain Village School | Mountain Village | Combined | PK-12 | 185 | · |
| Kotlik School | Kotlik | Combined | PK-12 | 180 | · |
| Saint Mary's School | Saint Mary'S | Combined | PK-12 | 178 | · |
| Marshall School | Marshall | Combined | PK-12 | 128 | · |
| Russian Mission School | Russian Mission | Combined | PK-12 | 118 | · |
| Hooper Bay Charter School | Hooper Bay | Middle | 04-08 | 65 | · |
| Nunam Iqua School | Nunam Iqua | Combined | PK-12 | 64 | · |
Cities in Kusilvak Census Area
About Kusilvak Census Area
Across the sparse Alaska county of Kusilvak Census Area of about 8,176 residents, the public-school footprint covers 13 schools and about 2,525 students.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $51,471 a year, roughly 6% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 32% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 37% below the Alaska median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Kusilvak Census Area consists of 1 middle school (65), and 12 combined or other schools.
Lower Yukon School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,027 students across Kusilvak Census Area.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,525 students, remained close to its prior level from the 2,524 reported in SY 2017-18. Kusilvak Census Area now counts 13 public schools, up from 12 in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Kusilvak Census Area discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Kusilvak Census Area school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data