Serving 16 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, William Sonny Nelson School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 16 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in AK
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
William Sonny Nelson School ranks within the top 10% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Sonny Nelson School is 0.47, 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.
William Sonny Nelson School is ranked #37 out of 459 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 23% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend William Sonny Nelson School?
16 students attend William Sonny Nelson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of William Sonny Nelson School students are American Indian, and 37% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Sonny Nelson School?
William Sonny Nelson School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Sonny Nelson School offer ?
William Sonny Nelson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is William Sonny Nelson School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 16 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
