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Elementary· 29 schools in district

Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat

1005 Raven's Way, Bethel, AK 99559Lower Kuskokwim School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–02Non-Charter
284
Students
Total enrolled
$50,669
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 253% vs nat'l
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
29/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 42% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 284 students in grades PK–02 in Bethel, Alaska.
253% above average funding
District spends $50,669 per pupil, 253% more than the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 29th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat is a mid-sized elementary in Bethel, Alaska, serving grades PK–02 with 284 students. The district invests $50,669 per student — 253% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 29/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat

284
Total Students
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
75%
Free Lunch
20
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–02) are served by this school
Gender Distribution145 male · 139 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility75%
National avg 52% · 213 students
Student Composition
11%
87%
White11%
Black1%
Multiracial1%
Native American87%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 020000100436

Academic Outcomes at Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
29
/ 100
Low opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 29th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 1th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 99559

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$50,669Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$50,669
State avg
$36,093
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$22,295
Student Support$9,627
Administration$6,080
Operations$7,600
Other$5,067
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $50,669 spent per student, an estimated $22,447 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
63%
State government
63.3%
Local (property tax)
1.9%
Federal programs
34.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $50,669/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (29/100) — national median is 50
  • 75% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Gladys Jung ElementaryAyaprun Elitnaurvik
↓
High School
Bethel Regional High SchoolKuskokwim Learning AcademyBethel Youth Facility
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 02
Location—
CountyBethel Census Area
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLower Kuskokwim School District →
Phone: (907)543-2845
NCES ID: 020000100436
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Bethel seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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Elem
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District School Rankings
Location
1005 Raven's Way, Bethel, AK 99559
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.