Johnny Oldman School

Yukon-Koyukuk School District
Moose Loop 4
Hughes, AK 99745
26 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Johnny Oldman School is a small, rural K-12 educational facility located in the remote village of Hughes, Alaska. Situated along the Koyukuk River, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, operating under the jurisdiction of the Yukon-Koyukuk School District. Due to its isolated geographic location, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, focusing on providing essential academic instruction while adapting to the unique needs of students living in an off-road, fly-in-only environment.

The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the Yukon-Koyukuk School District, which emphasizes student achievement, cultural responsiveness, and the use of technology to bridge the gap created by geographical isolation. Because of the small student population typical of Alaskan village schools, Johnny Oldman School provides a personalized learning environment where educators often work closely with families and community leaders to support student growth. Through the district’s resources, the school strives to prepare its students for both local opportunities and post-secondary success in an increasingly connected world.
26
Total Students
2.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    24 (92.3 %)
  • White
    2 (7.7 %)
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: Yukon-Koyukuk School District
Phone: (907)889-2204
Website: http://www.yksd.com/site/default.aspx?PageID=1
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 26
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 25
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 3
Kindergarten 3
Grade 1 5
Grade 3 4
Grade 5 5
Grade 8 5
Grade 11 1
Gender Ratio