Gusty Michael School

Kuspuk School District
205 Elbow Rd
Stony River, AK 99557
11 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Gusty Michael School is a remote K-12 educational facility located in Stony River, Alaska. It serves as a vital anchor for the small, isolated community along the Kuskokwim River, operating under the jurisdiction of the Kuspuk School District. Given its location in rural Alaska, the school functions as a hub for both academics and community engagement, providing instruction tailored to the unique cultural and geographical context of its students.

As part of the Kuspuk School District, the school utilizes a curriculum designed to meet state standards while navigating the logistical challenges of operating in a roadless, bush-Alaska environment. The school emphasizes small class sizes and personalized learning, aiming to prepare students for both future academic success and life within the local community. Through its integration with the district’s broader digital and educational resources, Gusty Michael School works to ensure that students in Stony River have access to consistent schooling despite the region's geographic isolation.
11
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    11 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Kuspuk School District
Phone: (907)537-3225
Website: http://www.kuspuk.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 11
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.5
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 1
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 1
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 2
Grade 9 1
Gender Ratio