Nikiski Elementary School in Nikiski, AK serves 181 students from kindergarten through 6th grade with a student鈥搕eacher ratio not reported in recent years, historically around 14:1 in 2004.
Math proficiency in 2023 is 45%, which is higher than the state average of 32% and district average of 38%, but scores have fluctuated significantly over recent years.
Reading proficiency stood at 40% in 2022, higher than the state average of 29% but lower than the district average of 34%, showing a decline from previous years above 50%.
Science proficiency was 50% in 2022, exceeding the state average of 38% and district average of 42%, indicating an improvement from 20% in 2021.
The school's graduation rate in 2023 is 95%, which is higher than the state average of 78% and district average of 79%.
Enrollment has remained stable at 181 students since 2016, with 52% eligible for free lunch and 13% for reduced鈥損rice lunch, indicating a consistent socioeconomic composition over recent years.
The student population is primarily White (139 students), with 33 American Indian students and smaller numbers of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black students.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
181 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
18%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
77%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nikiski Elementary School?
181 students attend Nikiski Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Nikiski Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Nikiski Elementary School offer ?
Nikiski Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Nikiski Elementary School part of?
Nikiski Elementary School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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