Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary

Kuspuk School District
200 Boundary Ave
Aniak, AK 99557
41 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary School is located in the remote community of Aniak, Alaska, and serves as a vital educational hub within the Kuspuk School District. Situated along the Kuskokwim River, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, reflecting the values and traditions of the surrounding Yup’ik community. The school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that fosters academic growth while honoring the unique cultural heritage of its students.

As part of the Kuspuk School District, the school focuses on equipping students with essential skills through a curriculum designed to meet state standards while remaining relevant to life in rural Alaska. By emphasizing both classroom excellence and community involvement, Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary strives to prepare its youth for future success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or contribute directly to their local community. The school remains a central pillar for families in Aniak, promoting a sense of belonging and academic development in a challenging, yet rewarding, northern environment.
41
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    36 (87.8 %)
  • White
    5 (12.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Kuspuk School District
Phone: (907)675-4363
Website: http://www.kuspuk.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 41
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 31
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 8
Kindergarten 7
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 6
Gender Ratio