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#405 of 412 schools in AK

Naknek Elementary

Elementary School · Bristol Bay Borough School District · Naknek, AK

A Bristol Bay Borough School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Box 169, Naknek, AK 99633

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-7.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$57,934
Chronic Absenteeism50.8%

Students at Naknek Elementary score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 70 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

60.3%

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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The neighborhood

Where Naknek 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$91,875

Median home value

$279,700

Median rent

$1,361/mo

College educated

22.9%

Homeownership

58.4%

Poverty rate

13.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99633; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bristol Bay CorrespondenceEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.0 mi3Compare →
Bristol Bay Christian Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK4.7 mi15Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Bristol Bay Borough School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$57,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Naknek Elementary is listed in Bristol Bay Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Naknek Elementary

Naknek Elementary is a public elementary school in Naknek, AK, part of Bristol Bay Borough School District, serving approximately 63 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #405 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Naknek Elementary

What grades does Naknek Elementary serve?

Naknek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Naknek Elementary?

Naknek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Naknek Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Naknek Elementary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Naknek Elementary rank in AK?

Naknek Elementary ranks #405 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Naknek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Naknek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Naknek Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Naknek Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Naknek Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Naknek Elementary a Title I school?

No, Naknek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Naknek Elementary?

60.3% of students at Naknek 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 – 6th
Enrollment
63
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Bristol Bay Borough
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.8%
Area population (ZIP 99633)
458
Area median age
40.7
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 99633; 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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