Enrollment
54
Elementary
DISTRICT 35 · STATE 277
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BRISTOL BAY BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020003000626
Naknek Elementary
#2 School Rd North, Naknek, AK 99633 · (907) 246-4265 · Bristol Bay Borough
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL54 STUDENTS
D
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 9% of Alaska public elementary schools
- DTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Alaska public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.2:1 · STATE 15.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
33 students
DISTRICT 76% · 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 | 5 | 9% |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 9 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 3 | 6% |
| Grade 3 | 6 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 8 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 7 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 7 | 13% |
Student demographics
40%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 45% · 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
Naknek Elementary→Bristol Bay Middle/High School
Based on grade levels within Bristol Bay Borough School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
AK STAR + Alaska Science 2023-24 . % Advanced + ProficientEnglish Language Arts
16.1%
AK avg 35.2%
Math
16.1%
AK avg 34.3%
What this means: On the AK STAR + Alaska Science, Alaska's statewide test, about 16 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 16 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Alaska schools, those numbers are about 35 and 34.
Source: AK STAR + Alaska Science. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Naknek Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naknek Elementary this school | 54 | 61.1% | N/A |
| Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary Aniak | 53 | 58.5% | N/A |
| Sidney C. Huntington Elementary Galena | 65 | 81.5% | 29.3% |
| Glennallen Elementary Glennallen | 126 | 71.4% | 46.0% |
| Two Rivers School Fairbanks | 67 | 47.8% | 45.0% |
| Ketchikan Charter School Ketchikan | 190 | 56.3% | 26.4% |
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 Naknek Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 54 | #161 of 169 |
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
54
+1 (+2%) vs 2020
-57% since 1990-91, when it was 125
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
was 10.6:1
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 | 54 | 5.5 | 9.8:1 | 61% (33) |
| 2023-24 | 63 | 5.5 | 11.4:1 | 60% (38) |
| 2022-23 | 69 | 5.6 | 12.3:1 | 90% (62) |
| 2020-21 | 53 | 5 | 10.6:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 57 | 3.3 | 17.1:1 | 81% (46) |
| 2015-16 | 68 | 4 | 17.0:1 | 65% (44) |
| 2010-11 | 93 | 7 | 13.3:1 | 39% (36) |
| 2000-01 | 152 | 7 | 21.7:1 | 12% (18) |
| 1990-91 | 125 | 9 | 13.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Naknek Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (57 to 54); teachers up 65% (3.3 to 5.5).
About Naknek Elementary
Naknek Elementary is an elementary school located in Naknek, Alaska, in Bristol Bay Borough. The school enrolls 54 students in pre-K through 6. Across elementary schools in Alaska, the average enrollment is about 277.
Bristol Bay Borough School District has 3 schools and 106 students, and Naknek Elementary is one of those schools.
The largest group at Naknek Elementary is Native American students, at 76%. Other groups include 13% White, 4% Asian, 4% multiracial, and 4% Pacific Islander. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 40%.
Naknek Elementary reports a ratio of 9.8 students per teacher, from 5.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. The gap from the 15.3:1 average for elementary schools in Alaska is 5.5 students per teacher. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at Naknek Elementary, 61% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 76% average for public schools in Bristol Bay Borough, the school's rate is lower.
Naknek Elementary holds a D allk12 Grade, placing it above 9% of Alaska public elementary schools.
In the wider Bristol Bay Borough area, median household income comes to about $95,625, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 1% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Bristol Bay Borough counts 4 public schools with about 114 students.
Among nearby public schools, Bristol Bay Middle/High School is closest at less than a tenth of a mile. In all, 2 other public schools sit within five miles of Naknek Elementary.
The NCES locale for Naknek Elementary is Rural: Remote, which covers schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment held near 54, starting from 53.
Naknek Elementary has a community page on allk12 for topics such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Bristol Bay Borough at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
918
Census ACS
Median income
$95,625
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
1%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
114 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Bristol Bay Borough School District
- Bristol Bay Middle/High SchoolHigh · 49 students
- Bristol Bay CorrespondenceCombined · 3 students
Other schools in Naknek
- Bristol Bay Middle/High SchoolHigh · 49 students
- Bristol Bay CorrespondenceCombined · 3 students
Nearby schools
- Bristol Bay Middle/High School0.0 mi · 49
- Bristol Bay Correspondence0.0 mi · 3
- Lakeview Home School12.3 mi · 8
- Levelock School26.7 mi · 12
Frequently asked questions
About Naknek ElementaryHow many students attend Naknek Elementary?
Naknek Elementary enrolls approximately 54 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Naknek Elementary serve?
Naknek Elementary serves grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Naknek Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Naknek Elementary is approximately 9.8:1 (6 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Naknek Elementary?
At Naknek Elementary, the student body is approximately 13% White, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Naknek Elementary in?
Naknek Elementary is part of Bristol Bay Borough School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.