Ayaprun School in Bethel, AK, serves 33 students from prekindergarten through grade 12 with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the district average of 15 to 1 in recent years.
Math proficiency was 5% in 2023, which is lower than the state average of 32% and the district average of 11%, showing a declining trend from 20% in 2022.
Reading proficiency is 20% as of 2022, which is lower than the state average of 29% but higher than the district average of 4%.
Science proficiency was 50% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38% and district average of 9%.
Enrollment declined sharply from 141 students in 2015 to 33 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 100% in 2023, indicating significant demographic and socioeconomic changes.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ayaprun School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ayaprun School's student population of 33 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ayaprun School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
100%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ayaprun School?
The graduation rate of Ayaprun School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Ayaprun School?
33 students attend Ayaprun School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ayaprun School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ayaprun School?
Ayaprun School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ayaprun School offer ?
Ayaprun School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ayaprun School part of?
Ayaprun School is part of Lower Kuskokwim School District.
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