Very Good
#105 of 412 schools in AK
Top 25% in state
Zackar Levi Elementary
Elementary School · Kuspuk School District · Lower Kalskag, AK
A Kuspuk School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 92, Lower Kalskag, AK 99626
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Zackar Levi Elementary score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Zackar Levi 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 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,250
Median home value
$207,500
College educated
3.8%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
44%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99626; 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
- #3 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
Zackar Levi Elementary is listed in Kuspuk School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Zackar Levi Elementary
Zackar Levi Elementary is a public elementary school in Lower Kalskag, AK, part of Kuspuk School District, serving approximately 33 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #105 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Zackar Levi Elementary
What grades does Zackar Levi Elementary serve?
Zackar Levi Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Zackar Levi Elementary?
Zackar Levi Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zackar Levi Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Zackar Levi Elementary is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Zackar Levi Elementary rank in AK?
Zackar Levi Elementary ranks #105 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Zackar Levi Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Zackar Levi Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Zackar Levi Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Zackar Levi Elementary has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Zackar Levi Elementary a charter school?
No, Zackar Levi Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Zackar Levi Elementary a Title I school?
No, Zackar Levi Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zackar Levi Elementary?
100.0% of students at Zackar Levi 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 33
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bethel Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.7%
- Phone
- (907) 471-2318
- Area population (ZIP 99626)
- 234
- Area median age
- 30.1
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 · 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 99626; 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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