Enrollment
42
Combined
DISTRICT 122 · STATE 192
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTHWEST ARCTIC BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020062500297
Kobuk School
101 Mushers Way, Kobuk, AK 99751 · (907) 948-2231 · Northwest Arctic Borough
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL42 STUDENTS
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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
10.5:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.6:1 · STATE 27.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
42 students
DISTRICT 96% · 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 | 3 | 7% |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 1 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 2 | 4 | 10% |
| Grade 4 | 7 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 5% |
| Grade 6 | 4 | 10% |
| Grade 7 | 4 | 10% |
| Grade 8 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 9 | 5 | 12% |
| Grade 10 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 12 | 1 | 2% |
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 Kobuk School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Alaska | In Northwest Arctic Borough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 42 | #96 of 174 | #6 of 7 |
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. 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
42
-6 (-12%) vs 2020
+50% since 1990-91, when it was 28
Student : Teacher
10.5:1
was 12.0:1
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 | 42 | 4 | 10.5:1 | 100% (42) |
| 2023-24 | 32 | 3 | 10.7:1 | 97% (31) |
| 2022-23 | 35 | 5 | 7.0:1 | 100% (35) |
| 2020-21 | 48 | 4 | 12.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 41 | 5.3 | 7.7:1 | 100% (41) |
| 2015-16 | 43 | 6 | 7.2:1 | 100% (43) |
| 2010-11 | 39 | 6 | 6.5:1 | 92% (36) |
| 2000-01 | 35 | 3 | 11.7:1 | 69% (24) |
| 1990-91 | 28 | 1 | 28.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Kobuk School.
Since 2017-18: students up 2% (41 to 42); teachers down 25% (5.3 to 4).
About Kobuk School
Kobuk School is a small combined-grade school in Kobuk, Alaska. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 42 students in pre-K through 12. Against the 192-student average for combined schools in Alaska, enrollment here is 78% lower.
Kobuk School is one of the 13 schools that make up Northwest Arctic Borough School District (1,945 students in total).
About 98% of the student body at Kobuk School is Native American. Smaller groups are 2% multiracial.
The school employs the equivalent of 4 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 10.5:1. That is lower than the 27.0:1 average for combined schools in Alaska. The free or reduced-price lunch share, often used to gauge student poverty, is 100%.
Census Bureau estimates for Northwest Arctic Borough show that the median household income is $84,018, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 11%, and roughly 15% of residents are in poverty. There are 13 public schools in Northwest Arctic Borough, enrolling about 1,945 students in all.
Of nearby public schools, Shungnak School is the closest, at about 7.0 miles.
In the federal locale system, Kobuk School is coded Rural: Remote, for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
Federal data show a 12% enrollment decrease, from 48 in 2020-21 to 42 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 12.0:1 in 2020-21 to 10.5:1 in 2024-25.
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Northwest Arctic Borough at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
7,441
Census ACS
Median income
$84,018
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
11%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
1,945 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Northwest Arctic Borough School District
- June Nelson ElementaryElementary · 302 students
- Kotzebue Middle/High SchoolHigh · 299 students
- Davis-Ramoth SchoolCombined · 252 students
- Buckland SchoolCombined · 224 students
- Aqqaluk High/Noorvik ElementaryCombined · 212 students
- Napaaqtugmiut SchoolCombined · 161 students
Nearby schools
- Shungnak School7.0 mi · 70
- Ambler School29.1 mi · 60
Frequently asked questions
About Kobuk SchoolHow many students attend Kobuk School?
Kobuk School enrolls approximately 42 students in grades PK-12.
What grades does Kobuk School serve?
Kobuk School serves grades PK-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kobuk School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Kobuk School is approximately 10.5:1 (4 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Kobuk School?
At Kobuk School, the student body is approximately 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Kobuk School?
Kobuk School is overseen by Northwest Arctic Borough School District in Northwest Arctic Borough.
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