Serving 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Nelson Island Area School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 30% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nelson Island Area School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nelson Island Area School's student population of 169 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nelson Island Area School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nelson Island Area School is 0.02, 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
#417 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
99%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nelson Island Area School's ranking?
Nelson Island Area School is ranked #417 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nelson Island Area School?
The graduation rate of Nelson Island Area School is 80%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Nelson Island Area School?
169 students attend Nelson Island Area School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Nelson Island Area School students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nelson Island Area School?
Nelson Island Area School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nelson Island Area School offer ?
Nelson Island Area School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nelson Island Area School part of?
Nelson Island Area School is part of Lower Kuskokwim School District.
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