District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
1,745
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$47,252
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$26,050
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about Bering Strait School District
Bering Strait School District operates 15 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Unalakleet, Alaska. NCES reports 1,745 students and 161.5 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 15 of 53 Alaska districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $47,252 in current expenditure per pupil and $26,050 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 10 of 53 districts in Alaska. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 18.8%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 5%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 161.5
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $86,471,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Bering Strait School District location
Unalakleet, Alaska · 63.8767, -160.7938. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.3%
- Hispanic0.5%
- Black0.1%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native96.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Interactive campus directory
Explore schools in Bering Strait School District
15 current directory entries
Filter by school level or name, then sort by enrollment or reported student–teacher ratio.
Showing 15 of 15 schools
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aniguiin School | Other | PK–12 | 90 | 9:1 |
| Anthony A. Andrews School | Other | PK–12 | 112 | 8:1 |
| Brevig Mission School | Other | PK–12 | 163 | 11.6:1 |
| Diomede School | Other | PK–12 | 22 | 7.3:1 |
| Gambell School | Other | PK–12 | 154 | 9.1:1 |
| Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial School | Other | PK–12 | 236 | 15.7:1 |
| James C. Isabell School | Other | PK–12 | 67 | 11.2:1 |
| Koyuk-Malimiut School | Other | PK–12 | 101 | 11.9:1 |
| Martin L. Olson School | Other | PK–12 | 39 | 7.8:1 |
| Shaktoolik School | Other | PK–12 | 67 | 7.4:1 |
| Shishmaref School | Other | PK–12 | 185 | 14.2:1 |
| Tukurngailnguq School | Other | PK–12 | 239 | 14.9:1 |
| Unalakleet School | Other | PK–12 | 173 | 10.2:1 |
| Wales School | Other | PK–12 | 31 | 6.2:1 |
| White Mountain School | Other | PK–12 | 66 | 7.3:1 |