Enrollment
26
Combined
DISTRICT 54 · STATE 192
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALASKA GATEWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020005000026
Mentasta Lake School
6 mile Main Village Rd, Mentasta Lake, AK 99780 · (907) 291-2317 · Copper River Census Area
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL26 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
10.4:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.3:1 · STATE 27.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
112%
29 students
DISTRICT 97% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 | 8% |
| Grade 2 | 5 | 19% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 4 | 2 | 8% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 12% |
| Grade 7 | 3 | 12% |
| Grade 8 | 2 | 8% |
| Grade 9 | 2 | 8% |
| Grade 10 | 2 | 8% |
| Grade 11 | 3 | 12% |
| Grade 12 | 1 | 4% |
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 Mentasta Lake School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 26 | #116 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. 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
26
-5 (-16%) vs 2020
+37% since 1990-91, when it was 19
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
was 10.3:1
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 | 26 | 2.5 | 10.4:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 30 | 2.9 | 10.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 34 | 4.1 | 8.3:1 | 100% (34) |
| 2020-21 | 31 | 3 | 10.3:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 31 | 2.9 | 10.7:1 | 100% (31) |
| 2015-16 | 32 | 2 | 16.0:1 | 100% (32) |
| 2010-11 | 34 | 1 | 34.0:1 | 56% (19) |
| 2000-01 | 34 | 2 | 17.0:1 | 74% (25) |
| 1990-91 | 19 | 1 | 19.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Mentasta Lake School.
Since 2017-18: students down 16% (31 to 26); teachers down 13% (2.9 to 2.5).
About Mentasta Lake School
Mentasta Lake School serves students in Mentasta Lake, Alaska, as a very small school serving multiple grade levels. Its enrollment is 26 students, spread over pre-K through 12. That compares with an average of about 192 students for combined schools in Alaska.
Mentasta Lake School is run by Alaska Gateway School District, whose 8 schools enroll 390 students.
By race and ethnicity, Mentasta Lake School is 100% Native American.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Mentasta Lake School is 10.4:1, based on 2.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for combined schools in Alaska, 27.0:1, is higher.
In Copper River Census Area, home to about 2,626 people, the median household earns about $79,250 a year, roughly 23% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Copper River Census Area number 6, with about 419 students.
Mentasta Lake School's nearest public school is Slana School (about 16.3 miles).
For locale, NCES codes Mentasta Lake School as Rural: Remote.
A 16% decline took enrollment from 31 in 2020-21 to 26 in 2024-25.
Anyone can start a thread about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at Mentasta Lake School. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Copper River Census Area at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,626
Census ACS
Median income
$79,250
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
419 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Alaska Gateway School District
- Tok SchoolCombined · 183 students
- Alaska REACH AcademyCombined · 62 students
- Walter Northway SchoolCombined · 59 students
- Tetlin SchoolCombined · 26 students
- Dot Lake SchoolCombined · 13 students
- Eagle Community SchoolCombined · 12 students
Nearby schools
- Slana School16.3 mi · 14
- Tanacross School33.8 mi · 9
- Alaska REACH Academy37.5 mi · 62
- Tok School37.5 mi · 183
Frequently asked questions
About Mentasta Lake SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Mentasta Lake School?
Mentasta Lake School enrolls approximately 26 students in grades PK-12.
What grades does Mentasta Lake School serve?
Mentasta Lake School serves grades PK-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mentasta Lake School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Mentasta Lake School is approximately 10.4:1 (3 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Mentasta Lake School?
Mentasta Lake School reports a student body of .
Is Mentasta Lake School public or private?
Mentasta Lake School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Alaska Gateway School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.