Enrollment
11
Elementary
DISTRICT 366 · STATE 277
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·YUKON-KOYUKUK SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020086200382
Ella B. Vernetti School
100 Main St, Koyukuk, AK 99754 · (907) 927-2212 · Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL11 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
4.0:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.6:1 · STATE 15.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
8 students
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 3 | 27% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 2 | 18% |
| Grade 5 | 1 | 9% |
| Grade 6 | 2 | 18% |
| Grade 7 | 1 | 9% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Ella B. Vernetti School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 11 | #168 of 169 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
11
-3 (-21%) vs 2020
-56% since 1990-91, when it was 25
Student : Teacher
4.0:1
was 7.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 11 | 2.8 | 4.0:1 | 73% (8) |
| 2023-24 | 12 | 2.3 | 5.3:1 | 58% (7) |
| 2022-23 | 12 | 2.3 | 5.3:1 | 92% (11) |
| 2020-21 | 14 | 2 | 7.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 12 | 2.1 | 5.7:1 | 100% (12) |
| 2015-16 | 17 | 2 | 8.5:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 14 | 2 | 7.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 17 | 1 | 17.0:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 25 | 1 | 25.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ella B. Vernetti School.
Since 2017-18: students down 8% (12 to 11); teachers up 32% (2.1 to 2.8).
About Ella B. Vernetti School
Ella B. Vernetti School is a very small elementary school in Koyukuk, Alaska. It teaches 11 students in pre-K through 8. That is 96% below the average of about 277 students for elementary schools in Alaska.
Ella B. Vernetti School reports to Yukon-Koyukuk School District, which has 11 schools and 4,024 students.
By race and ethnicity, Ella B. Vernetti School is 91% Native American. Other groups make up 9% multiracial.
The school had 2.8 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 4.0:1. The school's 4.0:1 compares with an average of 15.3:1 for elementary schools in Alaska. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 73%. The 86% average for public schools in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is 13 points higher.
For Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Census Bureau data show the median household earns about $55,741 a year, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of people live in poverty. Counting Ella B. Vernetti School, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area has 29 public schools.
Measured in a straight line, Andrew K. Demoski School is about 16.3 miles from Ella B. Vernetti School.
The school's locale code, Rural: Remote, means it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment decreased by 21% across 4 years, from 14 in 2020-21 to 11 in 2024-25. Its ratio of students to teachers was 7.0:1 in 2020-21, and 4.0:1 in 2024-25.
Ella B. Vernetti School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
5,195
Census ACS
Median income
$55,741
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
29
3,273 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Yukon-Koyukuk School District
- Raven SchoolCombined · 3,687 students
- Jimmy Huntington SchoolCombined · 88 students
- Minto SchoolCombined · 55 students
- Andrew K. Demoski SchoolCombined · 45 students
- Johnny Oldman SchoolCombined · 29 students
- Allakaket SchoolCombined · 27 students
Nearby schools
- Andrew K. Demoski School16.3 mi · 45
- Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)24.1 mi · 185
- Sidney C. Huntington Elementary26.0 mi · 65
- Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School26.0 mi · 42
Frequently asked questions
About Ella B. Vernetti SchoolHow many students attend Ella B. Vernetti School?
Ella B. Vernetti School enrolls approximately 11 students in grades PK-08.
Is Ella B. Vernetti School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Ella B. Vernetti School is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does Ella B. Vernetti School have?
Ella B. Vernetti School employs 3 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.0:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Ella B. Vernetti School?
At Ella B. Vernetti School, the student body is approximately 9% Two or more.
Who oversees Ella B. Vernetti School?
Ella B. Vernetti School is overseen by Yukon-Koyukuk School District in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area.
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