Enrollment
17
Combined
DISTRICT 77 · STATE 192
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTHWEST REGION SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020071000465
William Sonny Nelson School
#5 Ekwok School Rd, Ekwok, AK 99580 · (907) 464-3344 · Dillingham Census Area
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL17 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
8.2:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 27.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
82%
14 students
DISTRICT 98% · 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 | 2 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 2 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 4 | 24% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 6% |
| Grade 6 | 3 | 18% |
| Grade 7 | 2 | 12% |
| Grade 12 | 1 | 6% |
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 William Sonny Nelson School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Alaska | In Dillingham Census Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 17 | #143 of 174 | #7 of 8 |
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
17
+4 (+31%) vs 2020
+42% since 1990-91, when it was 12
Student : Teacher
8.2:1
was 13.0:1
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 | 17 | 2.1 | 8.2:1 | 82% (14) |
| 2023-24 | 16 | 1.8 | 9.1:1 | 94% (15) |
| 2022-23 | 14 | 1.8 | 8.0:1 | 93% (13) |
| 2020-21 | 13 | 1 | 13.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 15 | 1.5 | 10.0:1 | 93% (14) |
| 2015-16 | 18 | 1 | 18.0:1 | 100% (18) |
| 2010-11 | 16 | N/A | N/A | 56% (9) |
| 2000-01 | 38 | 4 | 9.5:1 | 87% (33) |
| 1990-91 | 12 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for William Sonny Nelson School.
Since 2017-18: students up 13% (15 to 17); teachers up 39% (1.5 to 2.1).
About William Sonny Nelson School
Ekwok, Alaska, is home to William Sonny Nelson School, a small combined-grade school. A total of 17 students attend the school, which covers pre-K through 12. Against the 192-student average for combined schools in Alaska, enrollment here is 91% lower.
District-wide, Southwest Region School District has 8 schools and 615 students.
At 76%, Native American students outnumber all other groups at William Sonny Nelson School combined. It is also 24% multiracial.
Its 2.1 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 8.2:1. That ratio is under the 27.0:1 average for combined schools in Alaska. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 82%. On average, public schools in Dillingham Census Area report 100%.
County data help place the school in context: in Dillingham Census Area, median household income is about $78,533, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 19%, and roughly 19% of residents are in poverty. William Sonny Nelson School is among the 10 public schools in Dillingham Census Area.
The school nearest to William Sonny Nelson School is Chief Ivan Blunka School, at a distance of about 9.1 miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Remote, meaning it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
The student count in 2024-25 was 17, 31% above the 13 of 2020-21. Students per teacher fell from 13.0 in 2020-21 to 8.2 in 2024-25.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at William Sonny Nelson School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Dillingham Census Area at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,724
Census ACS
Median income
$78,533
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
19%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
1,018 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Southwest Region School District
- Togiak SchoolCombined · 198 students
- Manokotak SchoolCombined · 139 students
- Chief Ivan Blunka SchoolCombined · 133 students
- Koliganek SchoolCombined · 60 students
- Aleknagik SchoolCombined · 28 students
- Twin Hills SchoolCombined · 26 students
Nearby schools
- Chief Ivan Blunka School9.1 mi · 133
- Koliganek School26.9 mi · 60
- Levelock School27.3 mi · 12
Frequently asked questions
About William Sonny Nelson SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at William Sonny Nelson School?
William Sonny Nelson School enrolls approximately 17 students in grades PK-12.
What age range does William Sonny Nelson School serve?
William Sonny Nelson School serves students from grade PK through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at William Sonny Nelson School?
Approximately 8.2:1 students per teacher at William Sonny Nelson School.
How diverse is William Sonny Nelson School?
William Sonny Nelson School reports a student body of 24% Two or more.
What district is William Sonny Nelson School in?
William Sonny Nelson School is part of Southwest Region School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.