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Top of the Kuskokwim School
School · Iditarod Area School District
PO Box 9190, Nikolai, AK 99691
Enrollment
12
Student-Teacher
12:1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
12
Student-Teacher
12:1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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About Top of the Kuskokwim School
Top of the Kuskokwim School is a public school in Nikolai, AK, part of Iditarod Area School District. Top of the Kuskokwim School serves approximately 12 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 12:1 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 Top of the Kuskokwim School show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 12 students, Top of the Kuskokwim 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.
Top of the Kuskokwim 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.
83% of students at Top of the Kuskokwim School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 12 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Address
- PO Box 9190, Nikolai, AK 99691
- Phone
- (907) 293-2427
- 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 24 test records from AK state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage 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
Location
PO Box 9190, Nikolai, AK 99691
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 99691 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$35,313
Median Home Value
$105,000
Population
93
College Educated
8.5%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty Rate
37.6%
Median Age
52.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Top of the Kuskokwim School
What grades does Top of the Kuskokwim School serve?
Top of the Kuskokwim School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Top of the Kuskokwim School?
Top of the Kuskokwim School has an enrollment of approximately 12 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Top of the Kuskokwim School?
The student-teacher ratio at Top of the Kuskokwim 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 Top of the Kuskokwim School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Top of the Kuskokwim School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Top of the Kuskokwim School a charter school?
No, Top of the Kuskokwim School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Top of the Kuskokwim School a Title I school?
No, Top of the Kuskokwim School is not currently a Title I school.
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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
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 83.3%
- Phone
- (907) 293-2427
Resources & Links
District
Iditarod Area School District- District Enrollment
- 324
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $37,660
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