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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LOWER YUKON SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020000300410

Pilot Station School

5090 School Rd, Pilot Station, AK 99650 · (907) 549-3212 · Kusilvak Census Area
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL193 STUDENTS
Enrollment
193
Combined
DISTRICT 196 · STATE 192
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.6:1 · STATE 27.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
101%
194 students
DISTRICT 101% · 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
Pre-K
13
Kindergarten
20
Grade 1
18
Grade 2
17
Grade 3
15
Grade 4
18
Grade 5
12
Grade 6
15
Grade 7
17
Grade 8
16
Grade 9
8
Grade 10
6
Grade 11
7
Grade 12
11
Student demographics
Asian
63%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 5%
Two+
32%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 14%
Native American
18495%
DISTRICT 97% · STATE 22%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
9750%
Female
9650%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
193
+2 (+1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
was 15.9:1
% White
0%
was 1%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
3%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Pilot Station School

Set in Pilot Station, Alaska, Pilot Station School is a medium-sized multi-level school, overseen by Lower Yukon School District. It teaches 193 students across grades pre-K through 12.

Pilot Station School is one of 11 schools operated by Lower Yukon School District, a district that serves 2,027 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Pilot Station School shows that the student body is overwhelmingly Native American (95%). Beyond that, the school records 3% Asian.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.1:1 students per teacher. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 27.0:1 average. Roughly 101% of students at Pilot Station School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Kusilvak Census Area) logs that the typical household earns roughly $51,471 per year, about 6% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 32%. In all, Kusilvak Census Area runs 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,525 students), of which Pilot Station School is one.

Saint Mary's School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 12.3 miles from this campus.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Pilot Station School's enrollment has changed only slightly since 2018, when it stood at 191 (now 193).

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Kusilvak Census Area at a glance

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Population
8,176
Census ACS
Median income
$51,471
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
6%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
32%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
2,525 students

Quick facts

School name
Pilot Station School
District
Lower Yukon School District
Address
5090 School Rd, Pilot Station, AK 99650
Phone
(907) 549-3212
County
Kusilvak Census Area
Level
Combined
Grade range
PK–12
Total enrollment
193
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
194 (101%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
020000300410
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Pilot Station School
What is the total enrollment at Pilot Station School?
Pilot Station School enrolls approximately 193 students in grades PK-12.
What grades does Pilot Station School serve?
Pilot Station School serves grades PK-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pilot Station School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Pilot Station School is approximately 16.1:1 (12 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Pilot Station School?
Pilot Station School reports a student body of 3% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Pilot Station School in?
Pilot Station School is part of Lower Yukon School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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