Excellent
#21 of 412 schools in AK
Top 5% in state
Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary
Elementary School · Kuspuk School District · Aniak, AK
A Kuspuk School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 29, Aniak, AK 99557
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,063
Median home value
$231,500
Median rent
$1,592/mo
College educated
9.6%
Homeownership
60.1%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99557; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Kuspuk School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crow Village Sam SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 21 | Compare → |
| Gusty Michael SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 10 | Compare → |
| Jack Egnaty Sr. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 18 | Compare → |
| Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–2 | Not available | 49 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kuspuk School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $57,469NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary is listed in Kuspuk School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary
Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary is a public elementary school in Aniak, AK, part of Kuspuk School District, serving approximately 53 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary
What grades does Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary serve?
Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary?
Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary rank in AK?
Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary ranks #21 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary a charter school?
No, Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary a Title I school?
No, Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary?
86.8% of students at Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 53
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bethel Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.2%
- Phone
- (907) 675-4363
- Area population (ZIP 99557)
- 707
- Area median age
- 36.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99557; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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