Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat

Lower Kuskokwim School District
117 Village Rd
Quinhagak, AK 99655
175 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat, located in the remote village of Quinhagak, Alaska, serves as a vital educational anchor within the Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD). The school plays a central role in the community, providing K-12 education that integrates core academic requirements with the unique cultural heritage of the Yup’ik people. By operating within the LKSD framework, the school benefits from a broader regional support system while addressing the specific logistical and linguistic needs of students living in a hub community on the Bering Sea coast.

The school is deeply committed to fostering academic achievement while honoring the traditions and language of the region. As part of a district that spans a massive, rural landscape, Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat focuses on preparing students for both future higher education and career paths, all while maintaining a strong connection to local community values. Through its partnership with the district, the school works to ensure that students in Quinhagak have access to essential resources, technology, and learning opportunities despite the geographic challenges of Western Alaska.
175
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
104.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    171 (97.7%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.3%)
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: Lower Kuskokwim School District
Phone: (907)556-8628
Website: http://quinhagak.lksd.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 182
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 3
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 16
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 15
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 12
Grade 6 13
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 15
Grade 9 22
Grade 10 15
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 3
Gender Ratio