Ella B.
Vernetti School in Koyukuk, AK, has an enrollment of 12 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the state average ratio for comparable schools.
Math proficiency is 50%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32% and Yukon–Koyukuk district average of 33%; this proficiency has remained stable at 50% over recent years.
Reading proficiency is 50%, higher than the state average of 29% and district average of 27%, maintaining consistent performance at this level from 2011 to 2022.
The school's overall ranking improved from #83 in 2019 to #35 in 2023, placing it in the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
Enrollment decreased from 15 students in 2018 to 12 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased sharply from 0% in 2022 to 92% in 2023, indicating significant socioeconomic shifts.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AK
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ella B. Vernetti School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ella B. Vernetti School's student population of 11 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Ella B. Vernetti School ranks within the top 10% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ella B. Vernetti School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 441 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
91%
21%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
9%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Yukon-Koyukuk School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ella B. Vernetti School's ranking?
Ella B. Vernetti School is ranked #35 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Ella B. Vernetti School?
11 students attend Ella B. Vernetti School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ella B. Vernetti School students are American Indian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ella B. Vernetti School?
Ella B. Vernetti School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ella B. Vernetti School offer ?
Ella B. Vernetti School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ella B. Vernetti School part of?
Ella B. Vernetti School is part of Yukon-Koyukuk School District.
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