Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat serves 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat's student population of 284 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat is 0.23, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
87%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
11%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
1%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat?
284 students attend Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat students are American Indian, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat?
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat offer ?
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat part of?
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat is part of Lower Kuskokwim School District.
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