Kwigillingok School

Lower Kuskokwim School District
108 Village Rd
Kwigillingok, AK 99622
129 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Kwigillingok School is a K-12 educational facility located in the remote coastal village of Kwigillingok, Alaska. Situated on the shores of the Bering Sea, the school is a vital part of the Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD), which serves the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region. Because of its isolated location, the school functions as a critical community hub, providing not only academic instruction but also a central space for cultural events and local activities.

The school’s curriculum is deeply influenced by its setting, often integrating Yup’ik language and traditions to support the cultural identity of its students. As part of the LKSD system, the school utilizes district-wide resources and technology to deliver a standard K-12 education despite the logistical challenges of operating in an off-road community. By blending state-mandated academic requirements with local heritage and values, Kwigillingok School strives to prepare its students for success both within their unique home environment and in the wider world.
129
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
32.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    129 (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: Lower Kuskokwim School District
Phone: (907)588-8629
Website: http://www.lksd.org/lksd/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 129
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 32.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 116
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 16
Kindergarten 7
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 8
Grade 6 9
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 9
Grade 9 10
Grade 10 9
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 6
Gender Ratio