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William Sonny Nelson School

#5 Ekwok School Rd
Ekwok, AK 99580
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 14 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 7:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : Top 10% in AK
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

William Sonny Nelson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
William Sonny Nelson School's student population of 14 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
14 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#37 out of 459 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of William Sonny Nelson School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of William Sonny Nelson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William Sonny Nelson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of William Sonny Nelson School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
64%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in William Sonny Nelson School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in William Sonny Nelson School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in William Sonny Nelson School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
36%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in William Sonny Nelson School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in William Sonny Nelson School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of William Sonny Nelson School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in William Sonny Nelson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
40%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in William Sonny Nelson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Sonny Nelson School's ranking?
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?
14 students attend William Sonny Nelson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of William Sonny Nelson School students are American Indian, and 36% 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 7:1, 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?
William Sonny Nelson School is part of Southwest Region School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : Top 10%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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