Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat

me.lksd.org/

261 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat (often referred to as "ME School") is a primary education institution located in Bethel, Alaska, and is part of the Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD). The school serves as a foundational learning environment for younger students in the region, focusing on academic development while operating within a unique cultural and geographic context. As a district school, it adheres to the educational standards set by LKSD, which serves the rural communities of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.

The school is deeply integrated into the Bethel community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing localized education in one of Alaska’s largest rural hubs. By emphasizing both core curriculum and the cultural values of the region, Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat strives to prepare its students for future academic success. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central point for early childhood and primary education, operating under the broader administrative support and resources provided by the Lower Kuskokwim School District.

261

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	2
Black	2
Asian	1
American Indian	219

American Indian
219 (83.9%)
White
37 (14.2%)
Hispanic
2 (0.8%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lower Kuskokwim School District
Phone:	(907)543-2845
Website:	http://me.lksd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
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

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 71