Nikolaevsk School

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
65524 Nikolaevsk
Nikolaevsk, AK 99556
19 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Nikolaevsk School, located in the remote village of Nikolaevsk, Alaska, is a unique K-12 institution that serves as a cornerstone of its small, tight-knit community. As part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, the school functions as a cultural hub, blending standard Alaskan academic requirements with the distinct heritage of its residents, many of whom are descendants of Old Believer Russian immigrants. This heritage deeply influences the school's atmosphere, emphasizing community values, a strong work ethic, and a close connection between families and educators.

Despite its isolated location, Nikolaevsk School provides a comprehensive educational experience tailored to its small student population. The school prides itself on small class sizes, which allow for personalized instruction and a supportive learning environment where teachers can closely track student progress. Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in local extracurricular activities and community events, fostering a sense of belonging and cultural continuity that is integral to life in this unique Alaskan village.
19
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    15 (78.9%)
  • Two or More
    2 (10.5%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (5.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (5.3%)
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: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Phone: (907)235-8972
Website: http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 19
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 2
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 2
Grade 8 1
Grade 9 1
Grade 10 1
Grade 11 1
Gender Ratio