Aniguiin School

Bering Strait School District
29 Main St
Elim, AK 99739
105 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Aniguiin School is located in the remote coastal village of Elim, Alaska, and serves as a vital educational hub within the Bering Strait School District (BSSD). As a K-12 institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local Iñupiaq culture, emphasizing both rigorous academic standards and the preservation of traditional values and language. The school acts as a focal point for the community, fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve personal and academic growth while staying connected to their heritage.

Like many schools in the BSSD, Aniguiin School leverages technology and community partnerships to provide a comprehensive curriculum despite its isolated geographic location. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education or contributing to the local economy and traditional lifestyle of the region. Through dedicated faculty and a student-centered approach, the school remains a cornerstone of the Elim community, striving to empower the next generation of Alaskan leaders.
105
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    105 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bering Strait School District
Phone: (907)890-3021
Website: http://www.bssd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 105
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 90
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 2
Kindergarten 8
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 12
Grade 6 11
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 9
Grade 9 7
Grade 10 7
Grade 11 8
Grade 12 6
Gender Ratio