What grades does James C. Isabell School serve?

James C. Isabell School operates as a Other school within Bering Strait School District. The school serves families in the Teller area.

Where is James C. Isabell School located?

James C. Isabell School is a rural school in Teller, AK.

What school district is James C. Isabell School in?

James C. Isabell School operates under Bering Strait School District, serving students in Teller. Bering Strait School District includes 15 schools in total.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James C. Isabell School?

The student-teacher ratio at James C. Isabell School is 9.9:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

How many schools are in Bering Strait School District?

There are 15 schools in Bering Strait School District, serving students across the area.

What schools are in Teller, AK?

Schools in Teller include James C. Isabell School and others operated by Bering Strait School District. The district serves families throughout the Teller area.

What school district serves Teller, AK?

Teller is served by Bering Strait School District. The district operates 15 schools in the area.

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James C. Isabell School — School Calendar 2026-27

Other|Teller, Alaska|Bering Strait School District

Teller, AK 99778

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Oct

Fri

End of Quarter 1EventDistrict-wide

Oct

Sat

Teacher Work DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Mon

District In Service DayEventDistrict-wide

Nov

Thu

Holiday Schools ClosedHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Holiday Schools ClosedHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Jan

Mon

District In Service DayEventDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–12

Enrollment

Student:Teacher

9.9:1

Locale

Rural

District

Bering Strait School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

91.3%

Phone

(907)642-3041

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

<=10%

Math Proficiency

<=10%

Graduation Rate

>=50%

Chronic Absenteeism

41.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Athletics

2 sports, 2 teams

16 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.4:1

Better than average in AK

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

0.33000001

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$47,252

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$26,050

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$41,967

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 43%State 50%Local 8%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

High

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

35.2%

Below 150% poverty line

17.7%

Unemployment rate

14.7%

Uninsured residents

11.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

203

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

199

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

96 (48%)

Speech/Language Impairment

28 (14%)

Other Health Impairment

19 (10%)

Autism

11 (6%)

Intellectual Disability

11 (6%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

Current enrollment

Declining(-21% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 23, 2026

End of Quarter 1

Event

Sat, Oct 24, 2026

Teacher Work Day

Staff Day

Mon, Nov 2, 2026

District In Service Day

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Bering Strait School District. James C. Isabell School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	Holiday Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	End of Quarter 1District-wide	Event	—
Sat, Oct 24, 2026	Teacher Work DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	District In Service DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Holiday Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Holiday Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	District In Service DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Jan 8, 2027	End of Quarter 2District-wide	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Holiday Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	End of Quarter 3District-wide	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	End of Quarter 4District-wide	Event	—
Sat, May 22, 2027	Teacher Work DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—