Nelson Island Area School

Lower Kuskokwim School District
101 Sunny Side Rd
Toksook Bay, AK 99637
169 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Nelson Island Area School, located in the remote coastal community of Toksook Bay, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub within the Lower Kuskokwim School District. Situated on the Bering Sea coast, the school provides K-12 instruction to a student population that is predominantly Cup’ik Eskimo. The curriculum is deeply rooted in the local culture, aiming to balance rigorous academic standards with the preservation of traditional language, values, and subsistence lifestyles that define life in the region.

As a focal point of the Toksook Bay community, the school emphasizes both classroom learning and community engagement, preparing students for success in both the modern workforce and their traditional heritage. Because of its isolated location, the school plays a crucial role in providing essential resources and technology to its students. By participating in the Lower Kuskokwim School District, the school benefits from a broader network of support while maintaining a distinct local identity that honors the history and geography of Nelson Island.
169
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
104.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    167 (98.8 %)
  • White
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.6 %)
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)427-7815
Website: http://www.lksd.org/lksd/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 177
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 14
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 14
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 16
Grade 9 17
Grade 10 9
Grade 11 10
Grade 12 11
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Paul T. Albert Memorial School
Lower Kuskokwim School District
119 Students
120 Village Rd
Tununak, AK 99681 (6.1 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th