Nelson Lagoon School in Cold Bay, AK, serves grades PK through 12 within the Aleutians East Borough School District and had zero enrollment and teaching staff reported from 2018 through 2023.
Graduation rates were at 50% in recent recorded years, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78% in 2023.
Math proficiency at Nelson Lagoon School was 50% in 2022, which is higher than the state average of 23%, though multi–year proficiency data shows fluctuating levels without a clear trend.
Reading proficiency was 50% in 2022, higher than the state average of 29%, while science proficiency was notably lower at 20%, compared to the state average of 38% in 2022.
The school's overall state ranking improved slightly from #322 in 2010 to #308 in 2012, with no recent ranking data available.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students (14-15)
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(14-15)100%
24%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(14-15)n/a
7%
Black
(14-15)n/a
3%
White
(14-15)n/a
48%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
3%
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Aleutians East Borough School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% AK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% AK state average).
How many students attend Nelson Lagoon School?
11 students attend Nelson Lagoon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Nelson Lagoon School students are American Indian.
What grades does Nelson Lagoon School offer ?
Nelson Lagoon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Nelson Lagoon School part of?
Nelson Lagoon School is part of Aleutians East Borough School District.
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