Enrollment
32
Combined
STATE 192
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TANANA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020071500488
Maudrey J. Sommer School
89 Front St, Tanana, AK 99777 · (907)366-7203 · Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
GRADES KG–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL32 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
14.5:1
3 FTE teachers
STATE 27.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
97%
31 students
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, 2023-24
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 1 | 2 | 6% |
| Grade 2 | 2 | 6% |
| Grade 3 | 2 | 6% |
| Grade 4 | 5 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 6% |
| Grade 6 | 6 | 19% |
| Grade 7 | 2 | 6% |
| Grade 8 | 3 | 9% |
| Grade 9 | 2 | 6% |
| Grade 10 | 2 | 6% |
| Grade 11 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 12 | 2 | 6% |
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.
Where Maudrey J. Sommer School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Alaska | In Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 32 | #107 of 174 | #9 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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
6-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24Enrollment
32
-15 (-32%) vs 2017
-71% since 1990-91, when it was 110
Student : Teacher
10.7:1
was 11.8:1
% White
9%
was 15%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 32 | 3 | 10.7:1 | 97% (31) |
| 2022-23 | 29 | 2 | 14.5:1 | 10% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 30 | 4 | 7.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 47 | 4 | 11.8:1 | 6% (3) |
| 2015-16 | 37 | 5 | 7.4:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 42 | 4 | 10.5:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 80 | 6 | 13.3:1 | 61% (49) |
| 1990-91 | 110 | 9 | 12.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Maudrey J. Sommer School.
Since 2017-18: students down 32% (47 to 32); teachers down 25% (4 to 3).
About Maudrey J. Sommer School
Maudrey J. Sommer School is a small combined-grade school that serves part of Tanana, Alaska. The school counts 32 students across kindergarten through 12. The school's enrollment is 83% smaller than the 192 average for combined schools in Alaska.
Tanana City School District is the district for Maudrey J. Sommer School.
Native American students make up 88% of enrollment at Maudrey J. Sommer School. The next largest groups are 9% White and 3% multiracial.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 14.5:1, with 3 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is 12.5 students per teacher below the 27.0:1 average for combined schools in Alaska. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 97% of enrollment. On average, public schools in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area report 86%.
Federal survey data for Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area show that the median household income is $55,741, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of people live in poverty. There are 29 public schools in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, enrolling about 3,273 students in all.
The next-closest public school is Maudrey J. Sommer School, less than a tenth of a mile away.
The federal government classifies Maudrey J. Sommer School's location as Rural: Remote.
The school enrolled 32 students in 2023-24, 15 fewer than the 47 it had in 2017-18. White students went from 15% of enrollment in 2017-18 to 9% in 2023-24. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 11.8:1 in 2017-18 to 10.7:1 in 2023-24.
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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 Maudrey J. Sommer schools
One other US public school is named Maudrey J. Sommer. Maudrey J. Sommer School is the largest of the 2.
- Maudrey J. Sommer SchoolTanana, AK · 24 students
Nearby schools
- Maudrey J. Sommer School0.0 mi · 24
Frequently asked questions
About Maudrey J. Sommer SchoolHow large is Maudrey J. Sommer School?
Maudrey J. Sommer School enrolls approximately 32 students in grades KG-12.
What age range does Maudrey J. Sommer School serve?
Maudrey J. Sommer School serves students from grade KG through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Maudrey J. Sommer School?
Approximately 14.5:1 students per teacher at Maudrey J. Sommer School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Maudrey J. Sommer School?
At Maudrey J. Sommer School, the student body is approximately 9% White, 3% Two or more.
Is Maudrey J. Sommer School public or private?
Maudrey J. Sommer School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Tanana City School District.
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