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Aniguiin School

29 Main St
Elim, AK 99739
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 106 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Aniguiin School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Aniguiin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

School Overview

Aniguiin School's student population of 106 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Aniguiin School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aniguiin School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AK)
#403 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
32%
≤5%
29%
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
94%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
4%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
≥50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aniguiin School's ranking?
Aniguiin School is ranked #403 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aniguiin School?
The graduation rate of Aniguiin School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Aniguiin School?
106 students attend Aniguiin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Aniguiin School students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aniguiin School?
Aniguiin School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aniguiin School offer ?
Aniguiin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Aniguiin School part of?
Aniguiin School is part of Bering Strait School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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