Zackar Levi Elementary

Kuspuk School District
208 Beach Front Rd
Lower Kalskag, AK 99626
35 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Zackar Levi Elementary is a rural public school located in Lower Kalskag, Alaska, and serves as part of the Kuspuk School District. Situated in a remote, predominantly Alaska Native community along the Kuskokwim River, the school plays a central role in the local culture, focusing on providing foundational education to students in a unique, isolated environment. Because of its location, the school emphasizes both academic standards and the integration of local culture and values into the daily learning experience.

As a member of the Kuspuk School District, the school benefits from a broader administrative network that works to address the challenges of rural education, including the need for distance-learning tools and culturally responsive teaching. The school serves as a primary hub for the children of Lower Kalskag, fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff are often deeply involved in supporting the specific needs of local families. For more information regarding school policies, calendars, or district initiatives, you can visit their official website at [http://www.kuspuk.org](http://www.kuspuk.org).
35
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
105.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    35 (100.0 %)
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)471-2318
Website: http://www.kuspuk.org
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 35
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 37
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
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 9
Grade 5 16
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary
Kuspuk School District
54 Students
207 Kusko River Rd
Kalskag, AK 99607 (1.5 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd