Enrollment
67
Combined
DISTRICT 45 · STATE 192
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020000700177
King Cove School
100 Slocum Dr, King Cove, AK 99612 · (907) 497-2354 · Aleutians East Borough
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL67 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
7.4:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.6:1 · STATE 27.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 9 | 13% |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 6% |
| Grade 1 | 4 | 6% |
| Grade 2 | 9 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 2 | 3% |
| Grade 4 | 2 | 3% |
| Grade 5 | 5 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 3 | 4% |
| Grade 7 | 2 | 3% |
| Grade 8 | 7 | 10% |
| Grade 9 | 6 | 9% |
| Grade 10 | 2 | 3% |
| Grade 11 | 7 | 10% |
| Grade 12 | 5 | 7% |
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 71% · US 70%
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
Test scores
AK STAR + Alaska Science 2024-25 . % Advanced + ProficientEnglish Language Arts
29.6%
AK avg 36.1% . +6.3pp since 2023
Math
37.0%
AK avg 34.6% . +13.7pp since 2023
What this means: On the AK STAR + Alaska Science, Alaska's statewide test, about 30 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 37 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Alaska schools, those numbers are about 36 and 35. Reading and writing scores are up about 6 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 14 points.
AK STAR + Alaska Science results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 29.6% | 37.0% |
| 2023-24 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
% Advanced + Proficient, all students and all tested grades.
Source: AK STAR + Alaska Science. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where King Cove School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 67 | #79 of 174 |
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
67
-16 (-19%) vs 2020
-60% since 1990-91, when it was 166
Student : Teacher
7.4:1
was 6.4:1
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 | 67 | 9 | 7.4:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 86 | 13 | 6.6:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 84 | 12 | 7.0:1 | 4% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 83 | 13 | 6.4:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 94 | 12 | 7.8:1 | 3% (3) |
| 2015-16 | 99 | 12 | 8.3:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 108 | 12 | 9.0:1 | 60% (65) |
| 2000-01 | 121 | 12 | 10.1:1 | 26% (32) |
| 1990-91 | 166 | 13 | 12.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for King Cove School.
About King Cove School
In King Cove, Alaska, King Cove School is a very small school serving multiple grade levels. The school covers pre-K through 12 and reported 67 students in 2024-25. The school is 65% below the average for combined schools in Alaska.
King Cove School is part of a district of 4 schools: Aleutians East Borough School District, with 178 students.
The share of students at King Cove School who are Native American is 90%. Enrollment also includes 10% White. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 19%.
King Cove School has 9 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.4:1. By comparison, the average for combined schools in Alaska is 27.0:1.
In Aleutians East Borough, home to about 3,491 people, median household income comes to about $65,365, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 18%, and roughly 15% of residents are in poverty. There are 4 public schools in the county, enrolling about 178, King Cove School among them.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Remote.
The school's enrollment fell 19% from 2020-21 to 2024-25. Federal data show the ratio rising from 6.4:1 to 7.4:1.
This page is set up for the King Cove School community to discuss homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Aleutians East Borough at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,491
Census ACS
Median income
$65,365
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
178 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Aleutians East Borough School District
- Sand Point SchoolCombined · 85 students
- Akutan SchoolCombined · 16 students
- False Pass SchoolCombined · 10 students
Frequently asked questions
About King Cove SchoolHow many students attend King Cove School?
King Cove School enrolls approximately 67 students in grades PK-12.
What grades does King Cove School serve?
King Cove School serves grades PK-12.
How many teachers does King Cove School have?
King Cove School employs 9 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.4:1.
How diverse is King Cove School?
King Cove School reports a student body of 10% White.
Is King Cove School public or private?
King Cove School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Aleutians East Borough School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.