JOANN A. ALEXIE MEMORIAL SCHOOL

Joann A. Alexie Memorial School is a Title I public school that is part of the Lower Kuskokwim School District school district, located in Atmautluak, AK with about 114 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, Joann A. Alexie Memorial School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School is a K-12 educational institution located in the remote village of Atmautluak, Alaska. It operates as part of the Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD), which serves a vast, primarily Yup’ik region of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. The school functions as the hub of the community, providing essential academic instruction, cultural integration, and support services to the youth of this rural, river-based village. Given its location in an off-road community, the school plays a vital role in connecting students to both traditional Alaska Native heritage and the broader educational goals of the state district.

As an LKSD school, the curriculum is designed to balance state academic standards with the unique linguistic and cultural needs of the local Yup’ik population. The institution emphasizes community-based learning, often incorporating local traditions, subsistence values, and language into the daily school experience. By offering a comprehensive education from kindergarten through high school graduation, the Joann A. Alexie Memorial School serves as a critical pathway for the residents of Atmautluak to pursue higher education, vocational training, and long-term success while remaining deeply rooted in their cultural identity.

For more information, contact Joann A. Alexie Memorial School at (907) 553-5112 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.