Enrollment
203
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bethel, AK
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
Federal NCES profile for Ayaprun Elitnaurvik, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020000100329Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Alaska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Bethel · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik has class sizes larger than 95% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ayaprun Elitnaurvik ranks #4 of 4 schools in Bethel, AK.
School address
District: Lower Kuskokwim School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020000100329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.3%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ayaprun Elitnaurvik compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Bethel, Alaska, enrolling 203 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.4:1 is larger than about 95% of Alaska schools and 67% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.3% lands close to the Alaska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 203 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 495 Alaska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 20 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #20, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lower Kuskokwim School District spends $41,931 per pupil, 26% above the Alaska average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 34.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bethel's public schools, it stands alongside Bethel Regional High School (410 students): Ayaprun Elitnaurvik is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.4:1 vs 10.3:1).
Lower Kuskokwim School District also operates Bethel Regional High School (410 students) and Gladys Jung Elementary (309 students) alongside Ayaprun Elitnaurvik.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ayaprun Elitnaurvik compares
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.4:1 | ▲ 67% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 6% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 67% above state mean
Top 95% in Alaska - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$41,931
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alaska avg of $33,240
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 95.1%
White 3.9%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.4, Ayaprun Elitnaurvik is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lower Kuskokwim School District, which includes Ayaprun Elitnaurvik.
$41,931
Per student
+26%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+153%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.9%
State 63.3%
Federal 34.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gladys Jung Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chief Paul Memorial School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ayaprun Elitnaurvik's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Bethel
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~203 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
How many students attend Ayaprun Elitnaurvik?
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik has 203 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bethel, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ayaprun Elitnaurvik?
The student-teacher ratio at Ayaprun Elitnaurvik is 25.4:1, which is 67% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ayaprun Elitnaurvik?
65.3% of students at Ayaprun Elitnaurvik are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ayaprun Elitnaurvik?
The largest demographic group at Ayaprun Elitnaurvik is American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.1% of enrollment, in Bethel, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ayaprun Elitnaurvik?
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ayaprun Elitnaurvik rank among schools in Bethel?
By Resource Investment Index, Ayaprun Elitnaurvik ranks #4 of 4 schools in Bethel, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bethel on the city page.
Is Ayaprun Elitnaurvik a good school?
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Alaska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lower Kuskokwim School District?
Besides Ayaprun Elitnaurvik, Lower Kuskokwim School District also operates Bethel Regional High School (410 students), Gladys Jung Elementary (309 students), and Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat (261 students). See the Lower Kuskokwim School District district page for the complete list.
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