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Kaltag School

School · Yukon-Koyukuk School District

PO Box 30, Kaltag, AK 99748

Enrollment

25

Student-Teacher

6.2:1

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

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About Kaltag School

Kaltag School is a public school in Kaltag, AK, part of Yukon-Koyukuk School District. Kaltag School serves approximately 25 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.

Structured state assessment records for Kaltag School show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.

What Parents Should Know

At 25 students, Kaltag School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 6.2:1 students to teachers, Kaltag School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Kaltag School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

School Profile

Limited Data
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
25 students
Type
Public
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.2:1
Address
PO Box 30, Kaltag, AK 99748
Phone
(907) 534-2204
Data Year
SY 2022-23
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Test Scores AK EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 19.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 22.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
30%
ELA
49.5%
2010
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
24.5%
ELA
24.5%
2012
Math
24.5%
ELA
24.5%
2013
Math
24.5%
ELA
24.5%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
24.5%
ELA
24.5%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
24.5%
ELA
24.5%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

* 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

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
108%
Teaching Staff
6:1 student-teacher ratio
4 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
72.0%

Location

PO Box 30, Kaltag, AK 99748

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 99748 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$41,250

Median Home Value

$92,700

Median Rent

$813/mo

Population

146

College Educated

0.9%

Homeownership

69.4%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Median Age

43

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Kaltag School

What grades does Kaltag School serve?

Kaltag School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Kaltag School?

Kaltag School has an enrollment of approximately 25 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaltag School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kaltag School is 6.2:1. 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 Kaltag School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kaltag School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kaltag School a charter school?

No, Kaltag School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kaltag School a Title I school?

No, Kaltag School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kaltag School?

108.0% of students at Kaltag 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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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
9 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
12 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
25
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Free/Reduced Lunch
108.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
72.0%

District

Yukon-Koyukuk School District
District Enrollment
3,620
Schools in District
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,886

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