Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary

Kuspuk School District
207 Kusko River Rd
Kalskag, AK 99607
54 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary, located in the remote community of Kalskag, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub within the Kuspuk School District. The school is situated along the Kuskokwim River, reflecting the unique geography and cultural landscape of rural Alaska. As a small, community-focused institution, it plays a central role in the lives of its students and families, providing a foundational learning environment that balances standard academic requirements with the specific needs and traditions of the Kalskag community.

Operating under the Kuspuk School District, the school is part of a larger network dedicated to ensuring that students in remote regions receive quality instruction despite the geographical challenges of the area. The school prioritizes a supportive classroom atmosphere, aiming to equip local students with the skills necessary for personal growth and future success. By maintaining strong ties to the district and the local village, Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary strives to foster both academic achievement and the preservation of the community's distinct Alaskan identity.
54
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    53 (98.1 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.9 %)
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)471-2289
Website: http://www.kuspuk.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 54
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 47
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 20
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 11
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Zackar Levi Elementary
Kuspuk School District
35 Students
208 Beach Front Rd
Lower Kalskag, AK 99626 (1.5 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th