At a glance
Reported students
261
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska elementary enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 161 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
121
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat: 261 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. 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
- 287
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.5:1
What the reported data says about Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Bethel. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Lower Kuskokwim School District. NCES reports 261 students for 2024–25.
Among 161 elementary schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 290 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to the Alaska median of 15.7:1 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 (83.9%) and White (14.2%). English learners represent 25.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 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
- 25.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.03
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.34
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.2%
- Hispanic0.8%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native83.9%
- 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
Gifted and talented
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.
Gladys Jung Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–06
309 reported students
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
Elementary · Grades PK–08
203 reported students
Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School
Other · Grades PK–12
255 reported students
Chief Paul Memorial School
Other · Grades PK–12
222 reported students
Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik
Other · Grades PK–12
184 reported students
Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat
Other · Grades PK–12
175 reported students