Enrollment
261
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bethel, Alaska, enrolling 261 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 75.0% lands close to the Alaska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 261 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Among 24 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 (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 73.6% 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): Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 10.3:1).
Lower Kuskokwim School District also operates Bethel Regional High School (410 students) and Gladys Jung Elementary (309 students) alongside Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat.
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 Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat compares
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$41,931
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lower Kuskokwim School District, which includes Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat.
$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 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
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
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 (~261 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat a good school?
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. 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 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.
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