Earla Hutchinson School

161 Milepost Steese Hwy
Circle, AK 99733
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 20 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Earla Hutchinson School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : <50%
  • : Top 10% in AK
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Earla Hutchinson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

School Overview

Earla Hutchinson School's student population of 20 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Earla Hutchinson School ranks within the top 10% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Earla Hutchinson School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#37 out of 459 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Earla Hutchinson School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Earla Hutchinson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Earla Hutchinson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Earla Hutchinson School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
75%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Earla Hutchinson School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Earla Hutchinson School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
White
25%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Earla Hutchinson School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Earla Hutchinson School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(12-13)
<50%
73%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Earla Hutchinson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
25%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Earla Hutchinson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Earla Hutchinson School's ranking?
Earla Hutchinson School is ranked #37 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Earla Hutchinson School?
The graduation rate of Earla Hutchinson School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 73%.
How many students attend Earla Hutchinson School?
20 students attend Earla Hutchinson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Earla Hutchinson School students are American Indian, and 25% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Earla Hutchinson School?
Earla Hutchinson School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Earla Hutchinson School offer ?
Earla Hutchinson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Earla Hutchinson School part of?
Earla Hutchinson School is part of Yukon Flats School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : <50%
  • : Top 10%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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