Lower Kuskokwim School District

Alaska · Public School District

Schools

3,970

Students

$50,669

Per-Pupil Spend

+253% nat'l

91.9%

Free Lunch Rate

+40pp vs nat'l

58.8%

Graduation Rate

-27.7pp vs nat'l

District Overview

Lower Kuskokwim School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 3,970 students across 29 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 3 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 58.8% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $50,669 is above average for a US public school district. 92% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 24/100.

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All Schools (29)

Elementary Schools3 schools

School	Grades	Students
Ayaprun ElitnaurvikCharter	PK–08	167
Gladys Jung Elementary	03–06	296
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat	PK–02	284

High Schools3 schools

School	Grades	Students
Bethel Regional High School	07–12	494
Bethel Youth Facility	05–12	11
Kuskokwim Learning Academy	09–12	36

Other Schools23 schools

School	Grades	Students
Akiuk Memorial School	PK–12	86
Akula Elitnaurvik School	PK–12	126
Anna Tobeluk Memorial School	PK–12	178
Arviq School	KG–12	6
Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik	PK–12	184
Ayaprun School	PK–12	43
Chaputnguak School	PK–12	146
Chief Paul Memorial School	PK–12	189
Eek School	PK–12	114
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School	PK–12	99
Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School	PK–12	262
Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat	PK–12	188
Kwigillingok School	PK–12	129
Lewis Angapak Memorial School	PK–12	151
Mertarvik School	PK–12	42
Negtemiut Elitnaurviat School	PK–12	99
Nelson Island Area School	PK–12	169
Nuniwarmiut School	PK–12	43
Paul T. Albert Memorial School	PK–12	119
Qugcuun Memorial School	PK–12	18
Rocky Mountain School	PK–12	78
William Miller Memorial School	PK–12	86
Z. John Williams Memorial School	PK–12	127

District Finances

Per-Pupil Expenditure$50,669+253% nat'l avg

National avg $14,347

Revenue Sources

63%

State

63.3%

Local (property tax)

1.9%

Federal

34.8%

State funding accounts for 63% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.

District Snapshot

Schools

3,970

Students

92%

Free Lunch

$51K

Per-Pupil

Graduation Rate58.8%

Opportunity Score24/100

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Strengths & Considerations

High per-student investment

Spends $50,669 per pupil — 253% above the national average of $14,347.

Range of school options

With 29 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.

Below-average graduation rate

At 58.8%, graduation is 27.7 points below the national average of 86.5%.

High economic need in community

92% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.

Low opportunity scores

Median opportunity score of 24/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.

Heavy reliance on federal aid

35% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lower Kuskokwim School District?

Lower Kuskokwim School District has 29 public schools, serving a total of 3,970 students.

What is the graduation rate for Lower Kuskokwim School District?

The graduation rate is 58.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.

How much does Lower Kuskokwim School District spend per student?

Lower Kuskokwim School District spends $50,669 per pupil — 253% above the national average of $14,347.

What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lower Kuskokwim School District?

92% of students in Lower Kuskokwim School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.

Are there charter schools in Lower Kuskokwim School District?

Yes — 1 of the 29 schools in Lower Kuskokwim School District is a charter school.

What grade levels does Lower Kuskokwim School District serve?

Lower Kuskokwim School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the opportunity score for Lower Kuskokwim School District?

The median opportunity score across schools in Lower Kuskokwim School District is 24/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.