Z. John Williams Memorial School

www.lksd.org/lksd/

127 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The Z. John Williams Memorial School is a K–12 educational institution located in the remote village of Napaskiak, Alaska. Situated along the Kuskokwim River, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, operating under the jurisdiction of the Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD). The school is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of the region, emphasizing academic instruction that reflects the unique heritage and values of the Yup’ik people living in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.

Like many schools within the LKSD, Z. John Williams Memorial School focuses on providing a comprehensive education that balances state-mandated curriculum standards with culturally responsive teaching practices. The school works to support student success in a challenging rural environment by fostering strong ties between families, educators, and the village. Through its association with the district, the school strives to prepare its students for both local leadership and post-secondary opportunities, maintaining a strong commitment to literacy, technology integration, and the preservation of indigenous traditions.

127

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Z. John Williams Memorial School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	125

American Indian
125 (98.4 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.8 %)
Two or More
1 (0.8 %)

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)737-7212
Website:	http://www.lksd.org/lksd/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	127
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
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

Kindergarten 14

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 15

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 10

Grade 9 17

Grade 10 5