Paul T. Albert Memorial School

Lower Kuskokwim School District
120 Village Rd
Tununak, AK 99681
102 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Paul T. Albert Memorial School is located in the remote coastal village of Tununak, Alaska, on the western edge of Nelson Island. Serving a student body primarily composed of Alaska Native (Cup’ik) youth, the school operates under the jurisdiction of the Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD). Because of its isolated geographical position, the school serves as a central hub for the community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing quality education in one of the most challenging and distinct environments in the United States.

Academically and culturally, the school focuses on integrating standard state curriculum requirements with the unique traditions and values of the local Cup’ik culture. As part of the LKSD network, students have access to district-wide resources and remote learning initiatives designed to bridge the gap between rural education and broader academic standards. The school plays a vital role in preserving local heritage while preparing its students for transitions to higher education or vocational opportunities beyond their village.
102
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    101 (99.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.0%)
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)652-6827
Website: http://tununak.lksd.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 102
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 97
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 8
Kindergarten 6
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 9
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 6
Grade 9 9
Grade 10 2
Grade 11 2
Grade 12 5
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Nelson Island Area School
Lower Kuskokwim School District
171 Students
101 Sunny Side Rd
Toksook Bay, AK 99637 (6.1 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th