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Kuspuk School District

Alaska · Public School District
9
Schools
318
Students
$71,788
Per-Pupil Spend
+400% nat'l
91.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+39pp vs nat'l
67.5%
Graduation Rate
-19.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Kuspuk School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 318 students across 9 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 67.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $71,788 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 23/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Auntie Mary Nicoli ElementaryPK–0541
Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory ElementaryPK–0254
Zackar Levi Elementary03–0535
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Aniak Jr/Sr High School06–1255
George Morgan Sr. H.S.06–1261
Other Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Crow Village Sam SchoolPK–1225
Gusty Michael SchoolPK–1211
Jack Egnaty Sr. SchoolPK–1214
Johnnie John Sr. SchoolPK–1222
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$71,788+400% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
State
64.8%
Local (property tax)
1.3%
Federal
33.8%

State funding accounts for 65% 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
9
Schools
318
Students
92%
Free Lunch
$72K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate67.5%
Opportunity Score23/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $71,788 per pupil — 400% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 67.5%, graduation is 19.0 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 23/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
34% 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 Kuspuk School District?
Kuspuk School District has 9 public schools, serving a total of 318 students.
What is the graduation rate for Kuspuk School District?
The graduation rate is 67.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Kuspuk School District spend per student?
Kuspuk School District spends $71,788 per pupil — 400% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Kuspuk School District?
92% of students in Kuspuk School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Kuspuk School District?
No, Kuspuk School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Kuspuk School District serve?
Kuspuk School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Kuspuk School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Kuspuk School District is 23/100. 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.