Enrollment
239
Combined
DISTRICT 116 · STATE 192
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BERING STRAIT SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020002000468
Tukurngailnguq School
Main St, Stebbins, AK 99671 · (907) 934-3021 · Nome Census Area
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL239 STUDENTS
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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
14.9:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.1:1 · STATE 27.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
105%
252 students
DISTRICT 92% · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 12 | 5% |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 8% |
| Grade 1 | 18 | 8% |
| Grade 2 | 19 | 8% |
| Grade 3 | 23 | 10% |
| Grade 4 | 21 | 9% |
| Grade 5 | 17 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 16 | 7% |
| Grade 7 | 18 | 8% |
| Grade 8 | 24 | 10% |
| Grade 9 | 16 | 7% |
| Grade 10 | 14 | 6% |
| Grade 11 | 10 | 4% |
| Grade 12 | 12 | 5% |
This year's kindergarten class (19) is 21% smaller than its 8th grade class (24).
Student demographics
3%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
Where Tukurngailnguq School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Alaska | In Nome Census Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 239 | #11 of 174 | #1 of 15 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.9:1 | #5 of 15 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 3.3% | #11 of 15 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 105% | #4 of 54 | #2 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +9.1% | #4 of 8 | N/A |
Ranked against other public K-12 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
239
+37 (+18%) vs 2020
+87% since 1990-91, when it was 128
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
was 14.4:1
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 | 239 | 16 | 14.9:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 244 | 17 | 14.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 231 | 15 | 15.4:1 | 100% (231) |
| 2020-21 | 202 | 14 | 14.4:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 219 | 15.1 | 14.5:1 | 100% (219) |
| 2015-16 | 187 | 13 | 14.4:1 | 74% (139) |
| 2010-11 | 214 | 18 | 11.9:1 | 83% (177) |
| 2000-01 | 196 | 16 | 12.3:1 | 63% (124) |
| 1990-91 | 128 | 12 | 10.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Tukurngailnguq School.
Since 2017-18: students up 9% (219 to 239); teachers up 6% (15.1 to 16).
About Tukurngailnguq School
Tukurngailnguq School is a public combined-grade school in Stebbins, Alaska. The school serves 239 students in pre-K through 12 in 2024-25. The average among combined schools in Alaska is roughly 192 students; this school is 24% bigger than that.
Bering Strait School District has a total of 15 schools and 1,745 students, Tukurngailnguq School among them.
Tukurngailnguq School's enrollment is 98% Native American. The school's diversity index is 3%, meaning two students picked at random have a 3% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Teachers at Tukurngailnguq School total 16 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 14.9:1. That is 12.1 students per teacher below the 27.0:1 average for combined schools in Alaska.
In Nome Census Area (population about 9,866), the median household income is $78,681, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 14%, and roughly 21% of residents are in poverty. Tukurngailnguq School is one of 19 public schools in the county.
Anthony A. Andrews School is the closest public school, about 8.4 miles away in a straight line.
Under the NCES locale system, Tukurngailnguq School is Rural: Remote.
The school enrolled 239 students in 2024-25, 37 more than the 202 it had in 2020-21.
Topics for discussion here include science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Nome Census Area at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,866
Census ACS
Median income
$78,681
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
21%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
2,417 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Bering Strait School District
- Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial SchoolCombined · 236 students
- Shishmaref SchoolCombined · 185 students
- Unalakleet SchoolCombined · 173 students
- Brevig Mission SchoolCombined · 163 students
- Gambell SchoolCombined · 154 students
- Anthony A. Andrews SchoolCombined · 112 students
Nearby schools
- Anthony A. Andrews School8.4 mi · 112
Frequently asked questions
About Tukurngailnguq SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Tukurngailnguq School?
Tukurngailnguq School enrolls approximately 239 students in grades PK-12.
What grades does Tukurngailnguq School serve?
Tukurngailnguq School serves grades PK-12.
How many teachers does Tukurngailnguq School have?
Tukurngailnguq School employs 16 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Tukurngailnguq School?
At Tukurngailnguq School, the student body is approximately 0% Black, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Tukurngailnguq School?
Tukurngailnguq School is overseen by Bering Strait School District in Nome Census Area.
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