Chaputnguak School

Lower Kuskokwim School District
102 Village Rd
Chefornak, AK 99561
133 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Chaputnguak School, located in the remote coastal village of Chefornak, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub within the Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD). The school provides instruction to students ranging from preschool through high school, operating as a central pillar for the local Yup’ik community. Given its isolated geographic location in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, the school plays an essential role in fostering both academic growth and the preservation of local cultural heritage, integrating traditional values with a standardized state curriculum.

As part of the LKSD system, Chaputnguak School is dedicated to providing quality education in an area where resources and accessibility can be challenging. The school focuses on preparing its students for success in both local and broader societal contexts, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and vocational preparedness. By utilizing the district’s overarching framework, the school strives to bridge the gap between indigenous Alaskan life and modern educational standards, ensuring that students remain connected to their identity while gaining the skills necessary for their future endeavors.
133
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
103.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    133 (100.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lower Kuskokwim School District
Phone: (907)867-8700
Website: http://chefornak.lksd.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 138
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 2
Kindergarten 6
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 13
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 6
Grade 9 10
Grade 10 10
Grade 11 11
Grade 12 8
Gender Ratio