Enrollment
261
Elementary
DISTRICT 258 · STATE 277
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LOWER KUSKOKWIM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020000100436
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat
1005 Raven's Way, Bethel, AK 99559 · (907) 543-2845 · Bethel Census Area
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL261 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
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.9:1 · STATE 15.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
72%
189 students
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 60 | 23% |
| Kindergarten | 69 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 61 | 23% |
| Grade 2 | 71 | 27% |
Student demographics
28%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 7% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Lower Kuskokwim School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat this school | 261 | 72.4% | N/A |
| Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Bethel | 203 | 75.4% | 10.9% |
| Gladys Jung Elementary Bethel | 309 | 82.5% | 9.8% |
| June Nelson Elementary Kotzebue | 302 | 83.1% | 9.6% |
| Alaska Native Cultural Charter School Anchorage | 357 | 85.2% | 22.4% |
| Glennallen Elementary Glennallen | 126 | 71.4% | 46.0% |
Matched among Alaska elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alaska | In Bethel Census Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 261 | #102 of 169 | #2 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.5:1 | #29 of 125 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 27.6% | #122 of 125 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 72.4% | #29 of 142 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -15.8% | #68 of 115 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary 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
261
-14 (-5%) vs 2020
+43% since 1990-91, when it was 182
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 13.8:1
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 | 261 | 18 | 14.5:1 | 72% (189) |
| 2023-24 | 278 | 18 | 15.4:1 | 72% (201) |
| 2022-23 | 284 | 20 | 14.2:1 | 75% (213) |
| 2020-21 | 275 | 20 | 13.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 310 | 17.6 | 17.6:1 | 77% (240) |
| 2015-16 | 302 | 17 | 17.8:1 | 73% (219) |
| 2010-11 | 315 | 19 | 16.6:1 | 47% (148) |
| 2000-01 | 253 | 16 | 15.8:1 | 35% (89) |
| 1990-91 | 182 | 13 | 14.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat.
Since 2017-18: students down 16% (310 to 261); teachers up 2% (17.6 to 18).
About Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat
The public elementary school Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat is located in Bethel, Alaska. It reported 261 students in pre-K through 2 in 2024-25.
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat is one of 29 schools in Lower Kuskokwim School District, which enrolls 3,866 students in total.
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat is 84% Native American by enrollment. Other reported shares: 14% White. A diversity index of 28% means there is a 28% chance two randomly chosen students at Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat are from different groups.
With 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 14.5:1. The average for elementary schools in Alaska is 15.3:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat, 72% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. It compares with 94% for public schools in Bethel Census Area.
For the population of Bethel Census Area, median household income comes to about $73,996, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 22% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Bethel Census Area counts 41 public schools with about 4,697 students.
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat's closest public school neighbor is Gladys Jung Elementary, less than a tenth of a mile away. The five-mile area around Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat holds 5 other public schools.
For locale, NCES codes Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat as Rural: Fringe.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 5% decline, from 275 to 261.
People who know Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat can post here about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Bethel Census Area at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
18,394
Census ACS
Median income
$73,996
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
22%
Below federal line
Schools in county
41
4,697 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lower Kuskokwim School District
- Bethel Regional High SchoolHigh · 410 students
- Gladys Jung ElementaryElementary · 309 students
- Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial SchoolCombined · 255 students
- Chief Paul Memorial SchoolCombined · 222 students
- Ayaprun ElitnaurvikElementary · 203 students
- Ayagina'ar ElitnaurvikCombined · 184 students
Other schools in Bethel
- Bethel Regional High SchoolHigh · 410 students
- Gladys Jung ElementaryElementary · 309 students
- Ayaprun ElitnaurvikElementary · 203 students
- Kuskokwim Learning AcademyHigh · 49 students
- Bethel Youth FacilityHigh · 19 students
Nearby schools
- Gladys Jung Elementary0.1 mi · 309
- Bethel Regional High School0.2 mi · 410
- Kuskokwim Learning Academy0.6 mi · 49
- Ayaprun Elitnaurvik1.3 mi · 203
- Bethel Youth Facility1.3 mi · 19
- Qugcuun Memorial School5.7 mi · 20
Frequently asked questions
About Mikelnguut ElitnaurviatWhat is the total enrollment at Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat?
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat enrolls approximately 261 students in grades PK-02.
Is Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat an elementary, middle, or high school?
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat have?
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat employs 18 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat?
At Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat, the student body is approximately 14% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian.
Is Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat public or private?
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lower Kuskokwim School District.
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