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Dot Lake School
School · Alaska Gateway School District
PO Box 110, Dot Lake, AK 99737
Enrollment
12
Student-Teacher
12:1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
12
Student-Teacher
12:1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Dot Lake School
Dot Lake School is a public school in Dot Lake, AK, part of the Alaska Gateway School District. The school serves approximately 12 students in grades Pre-K – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $90,274, where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote rural setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 12 students, Dot Lake School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
Located in a rural area, Dot Lake School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 12 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Address
- PO Box 110, Dot Lake, AK 99737
- Website
- agsd.us/schools/dotlake.html
- Phone
- (907) 882-2663
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores AK EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 4 test records from AK state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2021) to 25% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2021) to 25% (2022).
Location
PO Box 110, Dot Lake, AK 99737
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 99737 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$90,274
Median Home Value
$286,000
Median Rent
$1,423/mo
Population
4,659
College Educated
25.1%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Median Age
36.4
Community Profile
The community surrounding Dot Lake School has a median household income of $90,274. It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $286,000, with a median rent of $1,423/month. The local poverty rate of 9.8% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dot Lake School
What grades does Dot Lake School serve?
Dot Lake School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Dot Lake School?
Dot Lake School has an enrollment of approximately 12 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dot Lake School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dot Lake School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Dot Lake School?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Dot Lake School has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Dot Lake School a charter school?
No, Dot Lake School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dot Lake School a Title I school?
No, Dot Lake School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dot Lake School?
100.0% of students at Dot Lake School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 12
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
- Phone
- (907) 882-2663
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Alaska Gateway School District- District Enrollment
- 369
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $42,798
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