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William Sonny Nelson School
School · Southwest Region School District · Ekwok, AK
A Southwest Region School District school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
General Delivery, Ekwok, AK 99580
Academics
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2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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 22 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where William Sonny Nelson School 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 18Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,833
College educated
0%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99580; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Southwest Region School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleknagik SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 23 | Compare → |
| Chief Ivan Blunka SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 140 | Compare → |
| Koliganek SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 61 | Compare → |
| Manokotak SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 148 | 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.
Southwest Region School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- District spending per student
- $42,157NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 48.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Sonny Nelson School is listed in Southwest Region School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Sonny Nelson School
William Sonny Nelson School is a public school in Ekwok, AK, part of Southwest Region School District, serving approximately 16 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Sonny Nelson School
What grades does William Sonny Nelson School serve?
William Sonny Nelson School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend William Sonny Nelson School?
William Sonny Nelson School has an enrollment of approximately 16 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Sonny Nelson School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Sonny Nelson School is 16:1. 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 William Sonny Nelson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Sonny Nelson School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William Sonny Nelson School a charter school?
No, William Sonny Nelson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Sonny Nelson School a Title I school?
No, William Sonny Nelson School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Sonny Nelson School?
93.8% of students at William Sonny Nelson 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 16
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Dillingham Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (907) 464-3344
- Area population (ZIP 99580)
- 35
- Area median age
- 52.5
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.
- 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.
- 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 99580; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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