Enrollment
12
Combined
STATE 192
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PELICAN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020063000304
Pelican School
14 Chum Way, Pelican, AK 99832 · (907) 735-2236 · Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
GRADES KG–12COMBINED43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL12 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
6.0:1
2 FTE teachers
STATE 27.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 2 | 2 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 2 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 17% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 8 | 3 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 11 | 1 | 8% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
AK STAR + Alaska Science 2023-24 . % Advanced + ProficientEnglish Language Arts
30.0%
AK avg 36.1%
Math
40.0%
AK avg 34.6%
What this means: On the AK STAR + Alaska Science, Alaska's statewide test, about 30 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 40 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Alaska schools, those numbers are about 36 and 35.
Source: AK STAR + Alaska Science. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Pelican School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 12 | #160 of 174 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
12
+1 (+9%) vs 2020
-79% since 1990-91, when it was 57
Student : Teacher
6.0:1
was 11.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 12 | 2 | 6.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 15 | 2 | 7.5:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 12 | 2 | 6.0:1 | 25% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 11 | 1 | 11.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 8 | 0.8 | 10.4:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 14 | N/A | N/A | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 12 | 1 | 12.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 23 | 3 | 7.7:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 57 | 5 | 11.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pelican School.
Since 2017-18: students up 50% (8 to 12); teachers up 160% (0.8 to 2).
About Pelican School
Pelican School is a small combined-grade school with its address in Pelican, Alaska. A federal count lists 12 students at the school, in kindergarten through 12. Average enrollment for combined schools in Alaska is about 192, so this school runs 94% smaller than that.
Pelican School falls under Pelican City School District.
Pelican School enrolls a student body that is 83% White. The rest of enrollment is 17% Native American. Census estimates put the White share of Hoonah-Angoon Census Area's population at about 50%.
Teacher staffing is 2 full-time equivalents, or about 6.0 students per teacher. The 27.0:1 average for combined schools in Alaska is higher than this school's figure.
Federal survey data for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area show that median household income is about $61,406, roughly 25% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Pelican School is among the 6 public schools in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.
The school nearest to Pelican School is Hoonah City School, at a distance of about 30.4 miles.
The school's locale code, Rural: Remote, means it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 9%, from 11 to 12. By 2024-25, the school had 6.0 students per teacher, compared with 11.0 in 2020-21.
The discussion area below is open to posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,311
Census ACS
Median income
$61,406
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
283 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Hoonah City School30.4 mi · 110
- Gustavus School37.0 mi · 51
Frequently asked questions
About Pelican SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Pelican School?
Pelican School enrolls approximately 12 students in grades KG-12.
Is Pelican School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Pelican School is a combined-grade school covering grades KG-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelican School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Pelican School is approximately 6.0:1 (2 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Pelican School?
At Pelican School, the student body is approximately 83% White.
Is Pelican School public or private?
Pelican School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Pelican City School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.