Excellent
#9 of 412 schools in AK
Top 2% in state
Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary
Elementary School · Kuspuk School District · Kalskag, AK
A Kuspuk School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 20, Kalskag, AK 99607
- Math 25% proficient (2014)
- Reading 25% proficient (2014)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 5-year record (2010–2014).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2010-2014) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2010-2014)
Based on 10 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory 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 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,167
Median home value
$219,400
Median rent
$1,025/mo
College educated
7.2%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
27.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99607; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Mary Nicoli ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 53 | 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 → |
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
- #1 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
Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary is listed in Kuspuk School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary
Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary is a public elementary school in Kalskag, AK, part of Kuspuk School District, serving approximately 49 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2014) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary
What grades does Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary serve?
Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary?
Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary rank in AK?
Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary ranks #9 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2014) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2014).
Is Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary a charter school?
No, Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary a Title I school?
No, Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary?
89.8% of students at Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 49
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bethel Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 81.6%
- Phone
- (907) 471-2289
- Area population (ZIP 99607)
- 232
- Area median age
- 19.6
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 99607; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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