Enrollment
24
Combined
DISTRICT 401 · STATE 192
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·YUKON-KOYUKUK SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020086200381
Kaltag School
Main St, Kaltag, AK 99748 · (907) 534-2204 · Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL24 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
6.7:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.0:1 · STATE 27.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
113%
27 students
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 2 | 8% |
| Grade 2 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 3 | 2 | 8% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 5 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 6 | 2 | 8% |
| Grade 7 | 4 | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 9 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 10 | 4 | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 2 | 8% |
| Grade 12 | 3 | 13% |
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 Kaltag School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Alaska | In Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 24 | #127 of 174 | #14 of 23 |
Ranked against other public K-12 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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
24
-2 (-8%) vs 2020
-65% since 1990-91, when it was 69
Student : Teacher
6.7:1
was 8.7:1
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 | 24 | 3.6 | 6.7:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 25 | 4.6 | 5.4:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 26 | 3.6 | 7.2:1 | 88% (23) |
| 2020-21 | 26 | 3 | 8.7:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 26 | 2 | 12.9:1 | 23% (6) |
| 2015-16 | 18 | 2 | 9.0:1 | 67% (12) |
| 2010-11 | 28 | 2 | 14.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 58 | 6 | 9.7:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 69 | 7 | 9.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Kaltag School.
About Kaltag School
Kaltag School is a combined-grade school located in Kaltag, Alaska, in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. It serves 24 students in pre-K through 12. The average among combined schools in Alaska is roughly 192 students; this school is 88% smaller than that.
Kaltag School is one of the 11 schools that make up Yukon-Koyukuk School District (4,024 students in total).
Kaltag School's enrollment is 88% Native American. Next come 13% White.
Teachers at the school number 3.6 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 6.7:1. On average, combined schools in Alaska have 27.0:1, compared with 6.7:1 here.
County data help place the school in context: in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, the median household income is $55,741, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 16%, and about 11% of people live in poverty. In all, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area has 29 public schools and roughly 3,273 students.
The closest other public school is Andrew K. Demoski School, about 32.7 miles away.
Locale data from NCES put Kaltag School in rural territory far from an urban area (Rural: Remote).
Kaltag School's enrollment dropped from 26 in 2020-21 to 24 in 2024-25. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (6.7:1) than in 2020-21 (8.7:1).
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
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 School32.7 mi · 45
Frequently asked questions
About Kaltag SchoolHow large is Kaltag School?
Kaltag School enrolls approximately 24 students in grades PK-12.
What age range does Kaltag School serve?
Kaltag School serves students from grade PK through grade 12.
How many teachers does Kaltag School have?
Kaltag School employs 4 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.7:1.
How diverse is Kaltag School?
Kaltag School reports a student body of 13% White.
Who oversees Kaltag School?
Kaltag School is overseen by Yukon-Koyukuk School District in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.