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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020000700461

Sand Point School

123 Red Cove Rd, Sand Point, AK 99661 · (907) 383-2393 · Aleutians East Borough
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL85 STUDENTS
Enrollment
85
Combined
DISTRICT 45 · STATE 192
Student : Teacher
9.1:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.6:1 · STATE 27.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
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
5
Kindergarten
2
Grade 1
5
Grade 2
2
Grade 3
8
Grade 4
4
Grade 5
7
Grade 6
9
Grade 7
4
Grade 8
10
Grade 9
5
Grade 10
10
Grade 11
5
Grade 12
9
Student demographics
White
89%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 47%
Asian
89%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Two+
89%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 14%
Native American
5565%
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 22%
Pacific Islander
67%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3%
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
4452%
Female
4148%

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Test scores

AK STAR + Alaska Science 2024-25 . % Advanced + Proficient
English Language Arts
38.6%
AK avg 36.1% . +7.8pp since 2023
Math
27.3%
AK avg 34.6% . +2.3pp since 2023

What this means: On the AK STAR + Alaska Science, Alaska's statewide test, about 39 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 27 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Alaska schools, those numbers are about 36 and 35. Reading and writing scores are up about 8 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 2 points.

Source: AK STAR + Alaska Science. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
85
-35 (-29%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.1:1
was 9.3:1
% White
9%
was 11%
% Hispanic
0%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
9%
was 9%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Sand Point School

Sand Point School is a tight-knit all-grades campus in Sand Point, Alaska, overseen by Aleutians East Borough School District. The school caters to 85 students in grades pre-K through 12. Compared to the state average of about 192 students per school, that is 56% smaller than typical.

Sand Point School is one of 4 schools operated by Aleutians East Borough School District, a district that hosts 178 students overall.

Demographically, Sand Point School reports that Native American students make up the majority at 65%. Other groups include 9% White, 9% Asian, 9% multiracial, 7% Pacific Islander.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Sand Point School has 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 9.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 27.0:1, putting Sand Point School tighter than the state norm the norm.

Around the school, census data for Aleutians East Borough shows the typical household earns roughly $65,365 per year, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 15%. Sand Point School is one of 4 public schools in Aleutians East Borough (combined enrollment of about 178 students).

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Sand Point School has contracted 29%, going from 120 students in 2018 to 85 in 2025.

On the community side, members of the Sand Point School community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Aleutians East Borough at a glance

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Population
3,491
Census ACS
Median income
$65,365
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
178 students

Quick facts

School name
Sand Point School
District
Aleutians East Borough School District
Address
123 Red Cove Rd, Sand Point, AK 99661
Phone
(907) 383-2393
County
Aleutians East Borough
Level
Combined
Grade range
PK–12
Total enrollment
85
Teachers (FTE)
9
Student–teacher ratio
9.1:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
020000700461
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Aleutians East Borough School District

Frequently asked questions

About Sand Point School
How large is Sand Point School?
Sand Point School enrolls approximately 85 students in grades PK-12.
Is Sand Point School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Sand Point School is a combined-grade school covering grades PK-12.
How many teachers does Sand Point School have?
Sand Point School employs 9 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Sand Point School?
Student demographics at Sand Point School are roughly 9% White, 9% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Is Sand Point School public or private?
Sand Point School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Aleutians East Borough School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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