Cruikshank School

Yukon Flats School District
310 River Rd
Beaver, AK 99724
10 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Cruikshank School is a small, remote K-12 educational facility located in Beaver, Alaska, a community situated along the Yukon River. Operated as part of the Yukon Flats School District, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, providing essential education to students living in one of the most isolated regions of the state. Because of its remote geography, the school relies on a personalized instructional approach, often utilizing multi-grade classrooms and technology to bridge the gap between traditional learning and the unique needs of rural Alaskan students.

The school’s curriculum is deeply integrated with the culture and environment of the Yukon Flats, emphasizing the importance of local heritage alongside academic standards. By being part of the Yukon Flats School District, Cruikshank School benefits from a broader support network that focuses on fostering student success despite the logistical challenges of Arctic living. Its presence in Beaver is vital, as it not only supports the academic development of the youth but also acts as a foundational institution for the social and cultural health of the village.
10
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
150.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    10 (100.0 %)
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: Yukon Flats School District
Phone: (907)628-6313
Website: http://www.yukonflats.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 10
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
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 1 2
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 1
Grade 5 4
Grade 10 1
Grade 12 1
Gender Ratio