- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bethel, AK
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat
Federal NCES profile for Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020000100436
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Bethel · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat ranks #3 of 4 schools in Bethel, AK.
School address
District: Lower Kuskokwim School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020000100436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 020000100436 · Bethel, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 13.1:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel Regional High School (410 students)
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat 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
- This school
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat
261 students
- Ket'acik/Aapal
Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School
255 students
- Chief Paul Mem
Chief Paul Memorial School
222 students
- Ayaprun Elitna
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
203 students
What this shows Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat compares
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 22% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 39% in Alaska - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
73.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 83.9%
White 14.2%
African American 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
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 Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat 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 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chief Paul Memorial School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ayaprun Elitnaurvik | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat'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
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other schools in Bethel
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat
How many students attend Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat?
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat has 261 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bethel, AK. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat?
The student-teacher ratio at Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat is 13.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 17% 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 Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat?
75.0% of students at Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat?
The largest demographic group at Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat is American Indian / Alaska Native at 83.9% of enrollment, in Bethel, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat?
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat rank among schools in Bethel?
By Resource Investment Index, Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Lower Kuskokwim School District?
Besides Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat, Lower Kuskokwim School District also operates Bethel Regional High School (410 students), Gladys Jung Elementary (309 students), and Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School (255 students). See the Lower Kuskokwim School District district page for the complete list.