Enrollment
31
Combined
DISTRICT 116 · STATE 192
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BERING STRAIT SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020002000018
Wales School
490 Main St, Wales, AK 99783 · (907) 664-3021 · Nome Census Area
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL31 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
6.2:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.1:1 · STATE 27.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
71%
22 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 | 1 | 3% |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 10% |
| Grade 1 | 3 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 3 | 4 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 3 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 6 | 5 | 16% |
| Grade 7 | 3 | 10% |
| Grade 8 | 4 | 13% |
| Grade 9 | 2 | 6% |
| Grade 12 | 1 | 3% |
Student demographics
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 Wales School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Alaska | In Nome Census Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 31 | #109 of 174 | #14 of 15 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
31
-11 (-26%) vs 2020
-18% since 1990-91, when it was 38
Student : Teacher
6.2:1
was 10.5:1
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 | 31 | 5 | 6.2:1 | 71% (22) |
| 2023-24 | 33 | 5 | 6.6:1 | 67% (22) |
| 2022-23 | 37 | 5 | 7.4:1 | 100% (37) |
| 2020-21 | 42 | 4 | 10.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 49 | 4.1 | 11.9:1 | 92% (45) |
| 2015-16 | 42 | 3 | 14.0:1 | 88% (37) |
| 2010-11 | 46 | 4 | 11.5:1 | 83% (38) |
| 2000-01 | 54 | 6 | 9.0:1 | 93% (50) |
| 1990-91 | 38 | 5 | 7.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Wales School.
About Wales School
A small combined-grade school in Wales, Alaska, Wales School is part of Bering Strait School District. School enrollment was 31 students in 2024-25, in pre-K through 12. For comparison, combined schools in Alaska average about 192 students.
The district for Wales School is Bering Strait School District, with 15 schools and 1,745 students.
Federal enrollment data show Wales School is 100% Native American.
With 5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Wales School was 6.2:1. This ratio sits 20.8 below the 27.0:1 average for combined schools in Alaska. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 71%. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Nome Census Area is 97%.
Nome Census Area census figures show that the median household income is $78,681, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 21% of people live in poverty. There are 19 public schools in Nome Census Area, enrolling about 2,417 students in all.
The closest public school, Diomede School, is about 26.8 miles from Wales School.
Wales School has an NCES locale of Rural: Remote.
2024-25 enrollment was 31, a 26% decrease from 42 in 2020-21. Its ratio of students to teachers was 10.5:1 in 2020-21, and 6.2:1 in 2024-25.
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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
- Tukurngailnguq SchoolCombined · 239 students
- Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial SchoolCombined · 236 students
- Shishmaref SchoolCombined · 185 students
- Unalakleet SchoolCombined · 173 students
- Brevig Mission SchoolCombined · 163 students
- Gambell SchoolCombined · 154 students
Nearby schools
- Diomede School26.8 mi · 22
Frequently asked questions
About Wales SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Wales School?
Wales School enrolls approximately 31 students in grades PK-12.
What grades does Wales School serve?
Wales School serves grades PK-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wales School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Wales School is approximately 6.2:1 (5 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Wales School?
Wales School reports a student body of .
Is Wales School public or private?
Wales School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Bering Strait School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.