Bristol Bay Borough School District

Naknek, Alaska — 3 schools

121
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$59,549
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bristol Bay Borough School District operates 3 public schools serving 121 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Alaska. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 106 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Bristol Bay Borough County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $59,549 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 41.3% local, 33.7% state, and 25.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $152,124 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

and 68.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 20.2% White, 1.2% Asian, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Naknek Elementary accounts for 50.9% of all Bristol Bay Borough School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Bristol Bay Borough School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Bristol Bay Borough School District school enrollment varies 18× across entities

Bristol Bay Borough School District school enrollment ranges from 3 students (lowest) to 54 students (highest), a spread of 51 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Bristol Bay Borough School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 95.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Bristol Bay Borough School District chronic absenteeism rate is 68.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

25.0%
Federal
33.7%
State
41.3%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Bristol Bay Borough county, where this district is located.

$891
Studio/mo
$1,134
1 BR/mo
$1,243
2 BR/mo
$1,729
3 BR/mo
$2,047
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$152,124
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Bristol Bay Borough School District.

White 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 1.2%
Multiracial 4.6%
Other 73.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

68.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Bristol Bay Borough School District

School Enrollment
Naknek Elementary
54
Bristol Bay Middle/High School
49
Bristol Bay Correspondence
3

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bristol Bay Borough School District?

Bristol Bay Borough School District has 3 schools, including 3 other. Total enrollment is 121 students.

How much does Bristol Bay Borough School District spend per student?

Bristol Bay Borough School District spends $59,549 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Bristol Bay Borough School District?

The average teacher salary in Bristol Bay Borough School District is $152,124 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Bristol Bay Borough School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Bristol Bay Borough County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Bristol Bay Borough School District?

Bristol Bay Borough School District students are 20.2% White, 1.2% Asian, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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