- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ekwok, AK
William Sonny Nelson School
Federal NCES profile for William Sonny Nelson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020071000465
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Sonny Nelson School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alaska schools.
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 92.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 17
- students enrolled
William Sonny Nelson School has class sizes larger than 74% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Southwest Region School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020071000465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
William Sonny Nelson School grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (+14.3%).
Teacher FTE held 1.8 → 1.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 020071000465 · Ekwok, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
17 enr · 17:1 · 92.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Togiak School (198 students)
William Sonny Nelson School grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (+14.3%). Teacher FTE held 1.8 → 1.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
William Sonny Nelson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Togiak School
Togiak School
198 students
- Manokotak Scho
Manokotak School
139 students
- Chief Ivan Blu
Chief Ivan Blunka School
133 students
- Koliganek Scho 60
Koliganek School
60 students
- Aleknagik Scho 28
Aleknagik School
28 students
- This school 17
William Sonny Nelson School
17 students
What this shows William Sonny Nelson School reports 17 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Sonny Nelson School compares
William Sonny Nelson School 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.9% | ▲ 51% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
17
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Alaska - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.9%
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
$42,157
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
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 76.5%
Two or More 23.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, William Sonny Nelson School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Southwest Region School District reports $42,157 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Sonny Nelson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Togiak School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manokotak School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chief Ivan Blunka School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Koliganek School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aleknagik School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Sonny Nelson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~17 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Sonny Nelson School
How many students attend William Sonny Nelson School?
William Sonny Nelson School has 17 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ekwok, AK. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 16 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Sonny Nelson School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Sonny Nelson School is 17:1, which is 12% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Sonny Nelson School?
92.9% of students at William Sonny Nelson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Sonny Nelson School?
The largest demographic group at William Sonny Nelson School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 76.5% of enrollment, in Ekwok, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Sonny Nelson School?
William Sonny Nelson School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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).
What other schools are in Southwest Region School District?
Besides William Sonny Nelson School, Southwest Region School District also operates Togiak School (198 students), Manokotak School (139 students), and Chief Ivan Blunka School (133 students). See the Southwest Region School District district page for the complete list.