Aleknagik School

Southwest Region School District
127 Lake St
Aleknagik, AK 99555
30 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Aleknagik School is a small, rural K–8 institution located in the remote community of Aleknagik, Alaska. Situated in the Southwest Region School District, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a personalized learning environment that reflects the unique cultural and geographical context of the Bristol Bay region. Due to its isolated location, the school plays a vital role in connecting students to both traditional Alaskan Native values and modern educational standards.

The school operates with a focus on small class sizes, which allows for highly individualized instruction and a close-knit school culture. Academically, the curriculum is designed to meet state standards while often integrating place-based learning that utilizes the surrounding natural environment. As a foundational pillar of Aleknagik, the school provides essential educational services to a tight-knit population, fostering a supportive atmosphere where teachers and students work collaboratively to bridge the distance between remote village life and broader academic opportunities.
30
Total Students
3.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    23 (76.7 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (16.7 %)
  • White
    2 (6.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Southwest Region School District
Phone: (907)842-5681
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 30
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 29
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 1
Kindergarten 5
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 3
Grade 7 3
Grade 8 3
Grade 9 2
Grade 10 2
Grade 11 1
Grade 12 2
Gender Ratio