EEK SCHOOL

Eek School is a Title I public school that is part of the Lower Kuskokwim School District school district, located in Eek, AK with about 127 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 6 teachers, Eek School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Eek School, located in the remote village of Eek, Alaska, is part of the Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD). Serving a predominantly Alaska Native student population, the school plays a vital role in the community by providing K-12 education that integrates core academic standards with the cultural heritage and traditional values of the Yup’ik people. Due to its isolated geographic location in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, the school serves as a central hub for social and educational activities, emphasizing the importance of community connection and regional identity.

As a member of the LKSD, Eek School benefits from a district-wide commitment to fostering student success through both localized instruction and broader state educational goals. The school focuses on preparing students for life beyond the village while honoring their heritage, often navigating the unique challenges of rural Alaskan education, such as limited infrastructure and extreme weather conditions. By promoting a blend of rigorous academics and cultural programming, the school strives to empower its students to become confident, contributing members of both their local village and the global community.

For more information, contact Eek School at (907) 536-5227 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.