Naknek Elementary School

About Naknek Elementary School

Naknek Elementary School is a small school in the remote Alaskan village of Naknek, located on the shores of Bristol Bay. The school serves students in grades K-8, and is part of the Bristol Bay Borough School District. The school has a strong focus on the outdoors, with a mission to “develop the whole child through a rigorous academic program and meaningful experiences in the outdoors.”
Naknek Elementary School has a strong sense of community, with a commitment to creating a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students. The school has a variety of programs and activities designed to engage students in their learning and foster a love of learning. Students have access to a variety of resources, from a library and computer lab to a playground and outdoor classrooms.
Naknek Elementary School is committed to providing a quality education for all students. The school has a dedicated staff who are passionate about helping students reach their full potential. The school also works with community partners to ensure that students have access to the resources they need to succeed.

Address:	#2 School Rd North Naknek, AK 99633
Phone:	(907) 246-4265
Site:	–
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	53 students

Overview Naknek Elementary School

Naknek Elementary School serves 53 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Naknek Elementary School 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 ≤20% (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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Naknek Elementary School

Naknek Elementary School 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 Naknek Elementary School is 0.52, 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.