Rampart School

Rampart School, a minimally staffed multi-level school in Rampart, Alaska, run under Yukon-Koyukuk School District, enrolls 10 students, covering grades pre-K through 12. Compared to the state average of about 192 students per school, that is 95% below typical.

Rampart School is one of 11 schools operated by Yukon-Koyukuk School District, a district that enrolls 4,024 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Rampart School reports that nearly all students (100%) are Native American.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 5.0:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 27.0:1, putting Rampart School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 110% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area (around 86%), the school's rate is meaningfully above typical.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area put median household income runs about $55,741, about 16% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. In all, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area runs 29 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,273 students), of which Rampart School is one.

The closest other public school is Minto School, roughly 34.0 miles away.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area.

Looking at the recent track record. Rampart School's enrollment has decreased 17% since 2018, when it stood at 12 (now 10).

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.