Ayaprun Elitnaurvik

About Ayaprun Elitnaurvik

Ayaprun Elitnaurvik is a school in the Yup’ik Eskimo village of Newtok, Alaska. Located on the banks of the Ninglick River in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Ayaprun Elitnaurvik serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is part of the Lower Kuskokwim School District and is the only school in Newtok. Ayaprun Elitnaurvik provides a culturally appropriate education for its students. The school follows the Yup’ik culture and language, and students are taught the traditional values and beliefs of the Yup’ik people. The school also offers a variety of academic courses, including English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Physical Education. Ayaprun Elitnaurvik is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for its students. The school has a strong emphasis on community involvement, and there are a variety of extracurricular activities for students to participate in. The school also offers a variety of after-school programs, including tutoring and mentoring. Ayaprun Elitnaurvik is an important part of the Newtok community, and the school is dedicated to providing its students with a high-quality education and a safe and supportive learning environment.

Address:	1010 Fourth Ave Bethel, AK 99559
Phone:	(907) 543-1645
Site:	yupik.org/
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	157 students

Overview Ayaprun Elitnaurvik

Ayaprun Elitnaurvik serves 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Ayaprun Elitnaurvik

Ayaprun Elitnaurvik is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Ayaprun Elitnaurvik is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.