At a glance
Reported students
222
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska other enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 212 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
121
Chief Paul Memorial School: 222 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
19.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 213
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9.75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.8:1
What the reported data says about Chief Paul Memorial School
Chief Paul Memorial School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Kipnuk. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Lower Kuskokwim School District. NCES reports 222 students for 2024–25.
Among 212 combined / other schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 66.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.6:1, above the Alaska median of 11.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (100%) and White (0%). English learners represent 83.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Chief Paul Memorial School
- 1How do the reported 19.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.13 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 83.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.13
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.03
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native100%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lower Kuskokwim School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School
Other · Grades PK–12
255 reported students
Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik
Other · Grades PK–12
184 reported students
Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat
Other · Grades PK–12
175 reported students
Nelson Island Area School
Other · Grades PK–12
171 reported students
Anna Tobeluk Memorial School
Other · Grades PK–12
167 reported students
Chaputnguak School
Other · Grades PK–12
133 reported students
Frequently asked questions about Chief Paul Memorial School
What grades does Chief Paul Memorial School serve?
Chief Paul Memorial School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Lower Kuskokwim School District.
How many students attend Chief Paul Memorial School?
Chief Paul Memorial School reported 222 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 212 Alaska combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 213 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chief Paul Memorial School?
The calculated ratio is 19.6:1, based on 222 students and 11.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 11.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Chief Paul Memorial School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chief Paul Memorial School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lower Kuskokwim School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Chief Paul Memorial School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Chief Paul Memorial School in?
Chief Paul Memorial School is part of Lower Kuskokwim School District, based in Bethel, AK, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.