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Wales School

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 490 Main St
       Wales, AK  99783-0490

(907) 664-3021

District: Bering Strait School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $43,372 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  6.6 Help
Number of students:  33

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.7% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wales School is 6.6, which is the 3rd best among 2 alternative schools in the Bering Strait School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wales School is $43,372, which is the 3rd highest among 2 alternative schools in the Bering Strait School District.
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Enrollment information for Wales School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 0 0 0 0 43 n/a n/a 0 43
1990 1 0 0 0 45 n/a n/a 0 46
1991 0 0 0 0 38 n/a n/a 0 38
1992 0 0 0 0 49 n/a n/a 0 49
1993 0 0 0 0 51 n/a n/a 0 51
1994 0 0 0 0 52 n/a n/a 0 52
1995 0 0 0 0 63 n/a n/a 0 63
1996 0 0 0 0 63 n/a n/a 0 63
1997 0 0 0 0 48 n/a n/a 0 48
1998 0 0 0 0 63 n/a n/a 0 63
1999 0 0 0 0 57 n/a n/a 0 57
2000 0 0 0 0 56 n/a n/a 0 56
2001 0 0 0 0 54 n/a n/a 0 54
2002 0 0 0 0 46 n/a n/a 0 46
2003 0 0 0 0 46 n/a n/a 0 46
2004 0 0 0 0 48 n/a n/a 0 48
2005 0 0 0 0 36 n/a n/a 0 36
2006 0 0 0 0 32 n/a n/a 0 32
2007 0 0 0 0 35 n/a n/a 0 35
2008 0 0 0 0 33 n/a n/a 0 33
2009 0 0 0 0 33 0 0 0 33
2010 0 0 0 0 33 0 0 0 33
2011 0 0 0 0 46 0 0 0 46
2012 0 0 0 0 40 0 0 0 40
2013 0 0 0 0 39 0 0 0 39
2014 0 0 0 0 38 0 0 0 38
2015 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0 45
2016 1 0 0 0 41 0 0 0 42
2017 0 0 0 0 43 0 0 0 43
2018 0 0 0 0 49 0 0 0 49
2019 0 0 0 0 46 0 0 0 46
2020 0 0 2 0 49 0 0 0 51
2021 0 0 2 0 40 0 0 0 42
2022 0 0 2 0 41 0 0 0 43
2023 0 0 2 0 35 0 0 0 37
2024 0 0 0 0 33 0 0 0 33

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wales School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 43 4.5 9.5 60.5
1990 46 5.5 8.3 82.6
1991 38 5.5 6.9 94.7
1992 49 5.5 8.9 77.6
1993 51 5.5 9.3 74.5
1994 52 5.5 9.5 73.1
1995 63 5.0 12.6 77.8
1996 63 5.0 12.6 77.8
1997 48 5.0 9.6 93.8
1998 63 0.0 0.0 82.5
1999 57 6.0 9.5 78.9
2000 56 7.0 8.0 94.6
2001 54 6.0 9.0 92.6
2002 46 7.0 6.6 93.5
2003 46 7.0 6.6 93.5
2004 48 6.0 8.0 93.8
2005 36 5.0 7.2 91.7
2006 32 5.0 6.4 90.6
2007 35 4.9 7.1 91.4
2008 33 4.9 6.7 90.9
2009 33 4.8 6.9 90.9
2010 33 4.4 7.5 90.9
2011 46 4.3 10.6 82.6
2012 40 5.3 7.5 92.5
2013 39 5.2 7.5 92.3
2014 38 3.7 10.2 84.2
2015 45 5.0 9.0 82.2
2016 42 4.0 10.5 88.1
2017 43 3.4 12.6 95.3
2018 49 4.1 11.8 91.8
2019 46 5.2 8.8 123.9
2020 51 6.1 8.3 100
2021 42 4.1 10.1 n/a
2022 43 5.4 7.9 n/a
2023 37 5.0 7.4 100
2024 33 5.0 6.6 66.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wales School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 43 4.5 9.5 60.5
1990 46 5.5 8.3 82.6
1991 38 5.5 6.9 94.7
1992 49 5.5 8.9 77.6
1993 51 5.5 9.3 74.5
1994 52 5.5 9.5 73.1
1995 63 5.0 12.6 77.8
1996 63 5.0 12.6 77.8
1997 48 5.0 9.6 93.8
1998 63 0.0 0.0 82.5
1999 57 6.0 9.5 78.9
2000 56 7.0 8.0 94.6
2001 54 6.0 9.0 92.6
2002 46 7.0 6.6 93.5
2003 46 7.0 6.6 93.5
2004 48 6.0 8.0 93.8
2005 36 5.0 7.2 91.7
2006 32 5.0 6.4 90.6
2007 35 4.9 7.1 91.4
2008 33 4.9 6.7 90.9
2009 33 4.8 6.9 90.9
2010 33 4.4 7.5 90.9
2011 46 4.3 10.6 82.6
2012 40 5.3 7.5 92.5
2013 39 5.2 7.5 92.3
2014 38 3.7 10.2 84.2
2015 45 5.0 9.0 82.2
2016 42 4.0 10.5 88.1
2017 43 3.4 12.6 95.3
2018 49 4.1 11.8 91.8
2019 46 5.2 8.8 123.9
2020 51 6.1 8.3 100
2021 42 4.1 10.1 n/a
2022 43 5.4 7.9 n/a
2023 37 5.0 7.4 100
2024 33 5.0 6.6 66.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wales School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $5,603 (12.9%) $37,769 (87.1%) $43,372

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wales School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4637
 19.6%
African American00
American Indian4635
 23.9%
Asian02
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients123.9%100%
 23.9%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 33 students attended Wales School.

Students at Wales School are 100% American Indian.


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