Serving 19 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Jeffery A. Bader Memorial 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 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AK
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jeffery A. Bader Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Jeffery A. Bader Memorial School's student population of 19 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jeffery A. Bader Memorial 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 Jeffery A. Bader Memorial School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 459 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
90%
21%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
5%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
23%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jeffery A. Bader Memorial School's ranking?
Jeffery A. Bader Memorial 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).
How many students attend Jeffery A. Bader Memorial School?
19 students attend Jeffery A. Bader Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Jeffery A. Bader Memorial School students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jeffery A. Bader Memorial School?
Jeffery A. Bader Memorial School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jeffery A. Bader Memorial School offer ?
Jeffery A. Bader Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jeffery A. Bader Memorial School part of?
Jeffery A. Bader Memorial School is part of Iditarod Area School District.
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