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Mentasta Lake School

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 6 mile Main Village Rd
       Mentasta Lake, AK  99780

(907) 291-2317

District: Alaska Gateway School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $37,469 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  30

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  110% 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 110% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Alaska Gateway School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mentasta Lake School is 10.3, which is the 3rd best among 1 alternative schools in the Alaska Gateway School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mentasta Lake School is $37,469. 3 alternative schools in the Alaska Gateway School District spend more per student.
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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Mentasta Lake School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 4 0 0 0 20 n/a n/a 0 24
1990 4 0 0 0 17 n/a n/a 0 21
1991 1 0 0 0 18 n/a n/a 0 19
1992 0 0 0 0 21 n/a n/a 0 21
1993 7 0 0 0 36 n/a n/a 0 43
1994 1 0 0 0 33 n/a n/a 0 34
1995 0 0 0 0 34 n/a n/a 0 34
1996 0 0 0 0 34 n/a n/a 0 34
1997 1 2 0 0 48 n/a n/a 0 51
1998 0 2 0 0 42 n/a n/a 0 44
1999 0 0 0 0 46 n/a n/a 0 46
2000 0 0 0 0 30 n/a n/a 0 30
2001 0 0 0 0 34 n/a n/a 0 34
2002 7 0 0 0 31 n/a n/a 0 38
2003 7 0 0 0 31 n/a n/a 0 38
2004 0 0 0 0 35 n/a n/a 0 35
2005 0 0 1 0 30 n/a n/a 0 31
2006 0 0 0 0 30 n/a n/a 0 30
2007 0 0 0 0 19 n/a n/a 0 19
2008 0 0 0 0 15 n/a n/a 0 15
2009 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 18
2010 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 20
2011 0 0 0 0 34 0 0 0 34
2012 0 0 0 0 34 0 0 0 34
2013 2 0 0 0 30 0 0 0 32
2014 2 0 0 0 34 0 0 0 36
2015 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 0 30
2016 1 0 0 0 31 0 0 0 32
2017 0 2 0 0 33 0 0 0 35
2018 0 0 0 0 31 0 0 0 31
2019 0 0 0 0 31 0 0 0 31
2020 0 0 0 0 32 0 0 0 32
2021 0 0 0 0 31 0 0 0 31
2022 0 0 0 0 34 0 0 0 34
2023 0 0 0 0 34 0 0 0 34
2024 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 0 30

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 Mentasta Lake School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 24 2.0 12.0 87.5
1990 21 2.5 8.4 100
1991 19 1.8 10.5 94.7
1992 21 1.8 11.6 85.7
1993 43 1.8 23.9 41.9
1994 34 1.8 18.9 52.9
1995 34 2.6 13.1 58.8
1996 34 2.6 13.1 58.8
1997 51 2.7 18.9 2
1998 44 3.8 11.6 88.6
1999 46 3.0 15.3 93.5
2000 30 3.0 10.0 90
2001 34 2.8 12.1 73.5
2002 38 2.9 13.1 92.1
2003 38 2.9 13.1 92.1
2004 35 4.0 8.8 91.4
2005 31 3.9 7.9 90.3
2006 30 2.8 10.7 90
2007 19 2.2 8.6 84.2
2008 15 2.1 7.1 80
2009 18 2.2 8.2 83.3
2010 20 2.0 10.0 85
2011 34 1.0 34.0 55.9
2012 34 1.8 18.4 55.9
2013 32 2.9 11.0 90.6
2014 36 2.8 12.5 91.7
2015 30 3.0 10.0 100
2016 32 3.0 10.6 100
2017 35 2.8 12.1 94.3
2018 31 2.8 10.7 100
2019 31 2.0 14.8 n/a
2020 32 1.9 16.8 100
2021 31 3.1 10.0 n/a
2022 34 3.8 8.9 n/a
2023 34 4.1 8.2 100
2024 30 2.9 10.3 110

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 Mentasta Lake School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 24 2.0 12.0 87.5
1990 21 2.5 8.4 100
1991 19 1.8 10.5 94.7
1992 21 1.8 11.6 85.7
1993 43 1.8 23.9 41.9
1994 34 1.8 18.9 52.9
1995 34 2.6 13.1 58.8
1996 34 2.6 13.1 58.8
1997 51 2.7 18.9 2
1998 44 3.8 11.6 88.6
1999 46 3.0 15.3 93.5
2000 30 3.0 10.0 90
2001 34 2.8 12.1 73.5
2002 38 2.9 13.1 92.1
2003 38 2.9 13.1 92.1
2004 35 4.0 8.8 91.4
2005 31 3.9 7.9 90.3
2006 30 2.8 10.7 90
2007 19 2.2 8.6 84.2
2008 15 2.1 7.1 80
2009 18 2.2 8.2 83.3
2010 20 2.0 10.0 85
2011 34 1.0 34.0 55.9
2012 34 1.8 18.4 55.9
2013 32 2.9 11.0 90.6
2014 36 2.8 12.5 91.7
2015 30 3.0 10.0 100
2016 32 3.0 10.6 100
2017 35 2.8 12.1 94.3
2018 31 2.8 10.7 100
2019 31 2.0 14.8 n/a
2020 32 1.9 16.8 100
2021 31 3.1 10.0 n/a
2022 34 3.8 8.9 n/a
2023 34 4.1 8.2 100
2024 30 2.9 10.3 110

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 Mentasta Lake School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $11,100 (29.6%) $26,369 (70.4%) $37,469

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mentasta Lake School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3134
 9.7%
African American00
American Indian3134
 9.7%
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00

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In the 2023-24 school year, 30 students attended Mentasta Lake School.

Students at Mentasta Lake School are 100% American Indian.


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