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#229 of 412 schools in AK
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
Elementary School · Lower Kuskokwim School District · Bethel, AK
A Lower Kuskokwim School District charter elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1468, Bethel, AK 99559
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ayaprun Elitnaurvik score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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
72.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ayaprun Elitnaurvik 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,965/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bethel), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,676
Median home value
$328,300
Median rent
$1,637/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99559; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Jung ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 3–6 | 1.3 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Mikelnguut ElitnaurviatEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–2 | 1.3 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Qugcuun Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Akiuk Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 77 | 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.
Lower Kuskokwim School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #15 of 26
- District spending per student
- $41,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik is listed in Lower Kuskokwim School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik is a public elementary school in Bethel, AK, part of Lower Kuskokwim School District, serving approximately 184 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
What grades does Ayaprun Elitnaurvik serve?
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ayaprun Elitnaurvik?
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ayaprun Elitnaurvik?
The student-teacher ratio at Ayaprun Elitnaurvik is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ayaprun Elitnaurvik rank in AK?
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik ranks #229 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Ayaprun Elitnaurvik's MySchoolScout rating?
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Ayaprun Elitnaurvik?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ayaprun Elitnaurvik has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ayaprun Elitnaurvik a charter school?
Yes, Ayaprun Elitnaurvik is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ayaprun Elitnaurvik a Title I school?
No, Ayaprun Elitnaurvik is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ayaprun Elitnaurvik?
72.3% of students at Ayaprun Elitnaurvik 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Bethel Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.4%
- Phone
- (907) 543-1645
- Area population (ZIP 99559)
- 7,272
- Area median age
- 30
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 99559; 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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