- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bethel, AK
Kuskokwim Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kuskokwim Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020000100318
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kuskokwim Learning Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Alaska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Bethel · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kuskokwim Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 80% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kuskokwim Learning Academy ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Bethel, AK.
School address
District: Lower Kuskokwim School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020000100318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Kuskokwim Learning Academy grew from 36 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (+22.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 020000100318 · Bethel, AK High · SMALL · TRAD
49 enr · 9.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel Regional High School (410 students)
Kuskokwim Learning Academy grew from 36 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (+22.2%). Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Kuskokwim Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethel Regiona
Bethel Regional High School
410 students
- Gladys Jung El
Gladys Jung Elementary
309 students
- Mikelnguut Eli
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat
261 students
- Ket'acik/Aapal
Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School
255 students
- Chief Paul Mem
Chief Paul Memorial School
222 students
- This school 49
Kuskokwim Learning Academy
49 students
What this shows Kuskokwim Learning Academy reports 49 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kuskokwim Learning Academy compares
Kuskokwim Learning Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 36% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 49 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
49
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 20% in Alaska - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.2%
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
$41,997
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alaska avg of $33,705
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 100.0%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Kuskokwim Learning Academy is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Lower Kuskokwim School District reports $41,997 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kuskokwim Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Regional High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gladys Jung Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chief Paul Memorial School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kuskokwim Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~49 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kuskokwim Learning Academy
How many students attend Kuskokwim Learning Academy?
Kuskokwim Learning Academy has 49 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bethel, AK. CCD year-over-year: 36 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kuskokwim Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kuskokwim Learning Academy is 9.8:1, which is 36% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kuskokwim Learning Academy?
100.0% of students at Kuskokwim Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kuskokwim Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kuskokwim Learning Academy is American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0% of enrollment, in Bethel, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kuskokwim Learning Academy?
Kuskokwim Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kuskokwim Learning Academy rank among public schools in Bethel?
By Resource Investment Index, Kuskokwim Learning Academy ranks #2 of 6 public 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 public schools in Bethel on the city page.
What other schools are in Lower Kuskokwim School District?
Besides Kuskokwim Learning Academy, 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.