Ayaprun Elitnaurvik

903 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway
Bethel, AK 99559

ayaprun.lksd.org/

Charter School 203 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Ayaprun Elitnaurvik, located in Bethel, Alaska, is a unique K-6 elementary school within the Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD). It is widely recognized for its mission to preserve and revitalize the Yup’ik language and culture through a robust immersion program. Unlike traditional schools, Ayaprun Elitnaurvik operates on the philosophy that language is the foundation of culture; consequently, students are instructed primarily in Yup’ik, ensuring that the next generation remains connected to their heritage while simultaneously meeting rigorous academic standards.

The school serves as a vital cultural hub for the region, fostering a sense of identity and community pride among its students and their families. By integrating traditional Yup’ik values and knowledge systems into a modern educational framework, Ayaprun Elitnaurvik provides a holistic learning experience that prepares students to succeed in both their local community and the wider world. The school stands as a testament to the importance of indigenous language revitalization in Alaska’s public education system.

203

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Two or More	2
American Indian	193

American Indian
193 (95.1%)
White
8 (3.9%)
Two or More
2 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lower Kuskokwim School District
Phone:	(907)543-1645
Website:	http://ayaprun.lksd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 14

Grade 8 13